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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.18, 1,641.29 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.18, 1,641.29 and 314.25 is: 471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.18 : 1,641.29 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.18/1,641.29 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.18x = 1,641.29 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.18x = 515,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,775.38/1,094.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.38

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