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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.16, 1,640.88 and 478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.16, 1,640.88 and 478.08 is: 716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.16 : 1,640.88 = 478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.16/1,640.88 = 478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.16x = 1,640.88 × 478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.16x = 784,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,471.91/1,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.96

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