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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.42, 1,641.14 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.42, 1,641.14 and 400.90 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.42 : 1,641.14 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.42/1,641.14 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.42x = 1,641.14 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.42x = 657,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,931.02/1,094.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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