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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.52, 1,642.10 and 436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.52, 1,642.10 and 436.47 is: 654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.52 : 1,642.10 = 436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.52/1,642.10 = 436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.52x = 1,642.10 × 436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.52x = 716,727.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,727.39/1,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.83

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