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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.14, 1,641.20 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.14, 1,641.20 and 324.64 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.14 : 1,641.20 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.14/1,641.20 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.14x = 1,641.20 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.14x = 532,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,799.17/1,094.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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