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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.97, 1,640.40 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.97, 1,640.40 and 363.29 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.97 : 1,640.40 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.97/1,640.40 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.97x = 1,640.40 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.97x = 595,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,932.71/1,093.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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