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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.99, 1,640.39 and 572.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.99, 1,640.39 and 572.73 is: 858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.99 : 1,640.39 = 572.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.99/1,640.39 = 572.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.99x = 1,640.39 × 572.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.99x = 939,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,500.56/1,093.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.78

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