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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.67, 1,642.29 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.67, 1,642.29 and 325.17 is: 487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.67 : 1,642.29 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.67/1,642.29 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.67x = 1,642.29 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.67x = 534,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,023.44/1,094.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.84

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