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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.32, 1,641.44 and 324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.32, 1,641.44 and 324.80 is: 487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.32 : 1,641.44 = 324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.32/1,641.44 = 324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.32x = 1,641.44 × 324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.32x = 533,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,139.71/1,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.19

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