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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.55, 1,642.10 and 314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.55, 1,642.10 and 314.57 is: 471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.55 : 1,642.10 = 314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.55/1,642.10 = 314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.55x = 1,642.10 × 314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.55x = 516,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,545.61/1,094.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.93

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