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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.15, 1,640.63 and 572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.15, 1,640.63 and 572.90 is: 859.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.15 : 1,640.63 = 572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.15/1,640.63 = 572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.15x = 1,640.63 × 572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.15x = 939,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,910.16/1,094.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.03

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