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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.21, 1,642.36 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.21, 1,642.36 and 401.55 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.21 : 1,642.36 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.21/1,642.36 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.21x = 1,642.36 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.21x = 659,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,489.66/1,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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