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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.19, 1,641.26 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.19, 1,641.26 and 272.47 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.19 : 1,641.26 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.19/1,641.26 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.19x = 1,641.26 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.19x = 447,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,184.54/1,094.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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