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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.56, 1,642.08 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.56, 1,642.08 and 325.04 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.56 : 1,642.08 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.56/1,642.08 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.56x = 1,642.08 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.56x = 533,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,741.68/1,094.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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