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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.08, 1,640.64 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.08, 1,640.64 and 400.52 is: 600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.08 : 1,640.64 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.08/1,640.64 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.08x = 1,640.64 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.08x = 657,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,109.13/1,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.60

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