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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.40, 1,641.78 and 401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.40, 1,641.78 and 401.26 is: 601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.40 : 1,641.78 = 401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.40/1,641.78 = 401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.40x = 1,641.78 × 401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.40x = 658,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,780.64/1,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.96

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