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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.22, 1,640.78 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.22, 1,640.78 and 363.78 is: 545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.22 : 1,640.78 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.22/1,640.78 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.22x = 1,640.78 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.22x = 596,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,882.95/1,094.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.49

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