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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.20, 1,642.20 and 445.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.20, 1,642.20 and 445.42 is: 668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.20 : 1,642.20 = 445.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.20/1,642.20 = 445.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.20x = 1,642.20 × 445.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.20x = 731,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,468.72/1,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.50

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