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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.31, 1,641.80 and 656.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.31, 1,641.80 and 656.05 is: 984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.31 : 1,641.80 = 656.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.31/1,641.80 = 656.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.31x = 1,641.80 × 656.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.31x = 1,077,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,097.97/1,094.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.27

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