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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.59, 1,640.67 and 516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.59, 1,640.67 and 516.25 is: 773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.59 : 1,640.67 = 516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.59/1,640.67 = 516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.59x = 1,640.67 × 516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.59x = 846,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,995.89/1,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.80

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