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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.06, 1,640.97 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.06, 1,640.97 and 324.50 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.06 : 1,640.97 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.06/1,640.97 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.06x = 1,640.97 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.06x = 532,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,494.77/1,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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