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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.31, 1,640.52 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.31, 1,640.52 and 445.50 is: 667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.31 : 1,640.52 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.31/1,640.52 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.31x = 1,640.52 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.31x = 730,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,851.66/1,094.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.87

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