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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.68, 1,642.44 and 782.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.68, 1,642.44 and 782.68 is: 1,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.68 : 1,642.44 = 782.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.68/1,642.44 = 782.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.68x = 1,642.44 × 782.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.68x = 1,285,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,504.94/1,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.32

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