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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.08, 1,509.20 and 646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.08, 1,509.20 and 646.08 is: 891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.08 : 1,509.20 = 646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.08/1,509.20 = 646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.08x = 1,509.20 × 646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.08x = 975,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,063.94/1,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.22

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