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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.53, 1,642.32 and 546.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.53, 1,642.32 and 546.79 is: 820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.53 : 1,642.32 = 546.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.53/1,642.32 = 546.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.53x = 1,642.32 × 546.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.53x = 898,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,004.15/1,094.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.45

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