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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.00, 1,640.97 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.00, 1,640.97 and 272.25 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.00 : 1,640.97 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.00/1,640.97 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.00x = 1,640.97 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.00x = 446,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,754.08/1,094.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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