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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.82, 1,640.12 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.82, 1,640.12 and 363 is: 544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.82 : 1,640.12 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.82/1,640.12 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.82x = 1,640.12 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.82x = 595,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,363.56/1,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.30

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