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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.68, 1,641.84 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.68, 1,641.84 and 325 is: 487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.68 : 1,641.84 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.68/1,641.84 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.68x = 1,641.84 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.68x = 533,598
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,598/1,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.45

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