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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.58, 1,640.43 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.58, 1,640.43 and 444.96 is: 666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.58 : 1,640.43 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.58/1,640.43 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.58x = 1,640.43 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.58x = 729,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,925.73/1,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.85

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