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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.97, 1,640.97 and 400.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.97, 1,640.97 and 400.65 is: 600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.97 : 1,640.97 = 400.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.97/1,640.97 = 400.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.97x = 1,640.97 × 400.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.97x = 657,454.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,454.63/1,093.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.98

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