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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.51, 1,640.78 and 400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.51, 1,640.78 and 400.70 is: 600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.51 : 1,640.78 = 400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.51/1,640.78 = 400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.51x = 1,640.78 × 400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.51x = 657,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,466.43/1,094.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.70

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