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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.66, 1,642.38 and 683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.66, 1,642.38 and 683.32 is: 1,025.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.66 : 1,642.38 = 683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.66/1,642.38 = 683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.66x = 1,642.38 × 683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.66x = 1,122,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,267.51/1,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.22

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