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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.55, 1,642.02 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.55, 1,642.02 and 364.17 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.55 : 1,642.02 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.55/1,642.02 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.55x = 1,642.02 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.55x = 597,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,974.42/1,094.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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