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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.34, 1,641.84 and 632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.34, 1,641.84 and 632.44 is: 948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.34 : 1,641.84 = 632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.34/1,641.84 = 632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.34x = 1,641.84 × 632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.34x = 1,038,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,365.29/1,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.85

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