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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.34, 1,640.35 and 746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.34, 1,640.35 and 746.81 is: 1,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.34 : 1,640.35 = 746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.34/1,640.35 = 746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.34x = 1,640.35 × 746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.34x = 1,225,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,029.78/1,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.42

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