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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.22, 1,641.78 and 863.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.22, 1,641.78 and 863.37 is: 1,295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.22 : 1,641.78 = 863.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.22/1,641.78 = 863.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.22x = 1,641.78 × 863.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.22x = 1,417,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,463.60/1,094.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.41

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