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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.50, 1,641.75 and 363.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.50, 1,641.75 and 363.91 is: 545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.50 : 1,641.75 = 363.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.50/1,641.75 = 363.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.50x = 1,641.75 × 363.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.50x = 597,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,449.24/1,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.87

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