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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.68, 1,640.65 and 862.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.68, 1,640.65 and 862.65 is: 1,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.68 : 1,640.65 = 862.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.68/1,640.65 = 862.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.68x = 1,640.65 × 862.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.68x = 1,415,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,304.57/1,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.90

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