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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.32, 1,641.48 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.32, 1,641.48 and 325.36 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.32 : 1,641.48 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.32/1,641.48 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.32x = 1,641.48 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.32x = 534,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,071.93/1,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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