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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.40, 1,640.18 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.40, 1,640.18 and 444.38 is: 665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.40 : 1,640.18 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.40/1,640.18 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.40x = 1,640.18 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.40x = 728,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,852.77/1,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.98

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