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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.30, 1,641.38 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.30, 1,641.38 and 363.68 is: 545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.30 : 1,641.38 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.30/1,641.38 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.30x = 1,641.38 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.30x = 596,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,937.08/1,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.50

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