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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.60, 1,642.17 and 364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.60, 1,642.17 and 364.19 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.60 : 1,642.17 = 364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.60/1,642.17 = 364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.60x = 1,642.17 × 364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.60x = 598,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,053.68/1,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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