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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.64, 1,642.34 and 672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.64, 1,642.34 and 672.96 is: 1,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.64 : 1,642.34 = 672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.64/1,642.34 = 672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.64x = 1,642.34 × 672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.64x = 1,105,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,236.97/1,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.68

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