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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.22, 1,640 and 508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.22, 1,640 and 508.42 is: 762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.22 : 1,640 = 508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.22/1,640 = 508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.22x = 1,640 × 508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.22x = 833,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,808.80/1,094.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.01

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