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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094, 1,639.92 and 515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094, 1,639.92 and 515.84 is: 773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094 : 1,639.92 = 515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094/1,639.92 = 515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094x = 1,639.92 × 515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094x = 845,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,936.33/1,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.25

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