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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.88, 1,639.98 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.88, 1,639.98 and 363.06 is: 544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.88 : 1,639.98 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.88/1,639.98 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.88x = 1,639.98 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.88x = 595,411.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,411.14/1,093.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.31

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