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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.35, 1,641.27 and 314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.35, 1,641.27 and 314.35 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.35 : 1,641.27 = 314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.35/1,641.27 = 314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.35x = 1,641.27 × 314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.35x = 515,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,933.22/1,094.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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