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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.40, 1,641.90 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.40, 1,641.90 and 546.48 is: 819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.40 : 1,641.90 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.40/1,641.90 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.40x = 1,641.90 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.40x = 897,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,265.51/1,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.87

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