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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.57, 1,641.82 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.57, 1,641.82 and 272.84 is: 409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.57 : 1,641.82 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.57/1,641.82 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.57x = 1,641.82 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.57x = 447,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,952.80/1,094.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.25

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