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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.54, 1,641.76 and 272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.54, 1,641.76 and 272.79 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.54 : 1,641.76 = 272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.54/1,641.76 = 272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.54x = 1,641.76 × 272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.54x = 447,855.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,855.71/1,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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