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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.07, 1,641.07 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.07, 1,641.07 and 272.34 is: 408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.07 : 1,641.07 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.07/1,641.07 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.07x = 1,641.07 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.07x = 446,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,928.32/1,094.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.50

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