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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.34, 1,639.94 and 815.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.34, 1,639.94 and 815.43 is: 1,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.34 : 1,639.94 = 815.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.34/1,639.94 = 815.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.34x = 1,639.94 × 815.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.34x = 1,337,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,252.20/1,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.97

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