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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.64, 1,641.99 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.64, 1,641.99 and 272.92 is: 409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.64 : 1,641.99 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.64/1,641.99 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.64x = 1,641.99 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.64x = 448,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,131.91/1,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.39

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