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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.69, 1,642.11 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.69, 1,642.11 and 314.75 is: 472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.69 : 1,642.11 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.69/1,642.11 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.69x = 1,642.11 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.69x = 516,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,845.91/1,094.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.14

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