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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.89, 1,640.93 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.89, 1,640.93 and 363.47 is: 545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.89 : 1,640.93 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.89/1,640.93 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.89x = 1,640.93 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.89x = 596,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,418.81/1,093.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.23

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