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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.46, 1,641.08 and 546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.46, 1,641.08 and 546.50 is: 819.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.46 : 1,641.08 = 546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.46/1,641.08 = 546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.46x = 1,641.08 × 546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.46x = 896,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,839.28/1,094.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.44

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