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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.68, 1,642.38 and 684.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.68, 1,642.38 and 684.10 is: 1,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.68 : 1,642.38 = 684.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.68/1,642.38 = 684.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.68x = 1,642.38 × 684.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.68x = 1,123,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,552.16/1,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.37

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