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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094, 1,641.06 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094, 1,641.06 and 324.56 is: 486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094 : 1,641.06 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094/1,641.06 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094x = 1,641.06 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094x = 532,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,622.43/1,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.86

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