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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.25, 1,641.66 and 324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.25, 1,641.66 and 324.75 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.25 : 1,641.66 = 324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.25/1,641.66 = 324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.25x = 1,641.66 × 324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.25x = 533,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,129.09/1,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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