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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.30, 1,640.96 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.30, 1,640.96 and 324.62 is: 486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.30 : 1,640.96 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.30/1,640.96 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.30x = 1,640.96 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.30x = 532,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,688.44/1,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.78

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