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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.16, 1,641.36 and 509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.16, 1,641.36 and 509.12 is: 763.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.16 : 1,641.36 = 509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.16/1,641.36 = 509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.16x = 1,641.36 × 509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.16x = 835,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,649.20/1,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.74

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