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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.46, 1,641.09 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.46, 1,641.09 and 363.78 is: 545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.46 : 1,641.09 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.46/1,641.09 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.46x = 1,641.09 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.46x = 596,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,995.72/1,094.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.47

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