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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.24, 1,641.72 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.24, 1,641.72 and 517.52 is: 776.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.24 : 1,641.72 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.24/1,641.72 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.24x = 1,641.72 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.24x = 849,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,622.93/1,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.45

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