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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.66, 1,640.52 and 546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.66, 1,640.52 and 546.68 is: 819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.66 : 1,640.52 = 546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.66/1,640.52 = 546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.66x = 1,640.52 × 546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.66x = 896,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,839.47/1,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.29

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