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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.70, 1,642.66 and 656.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.70, 1,642.66 and 656.09 is: 984.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.70 : 1,642.66 = 656.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.70/1,642.66 = 656.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.70x = 1,642.66 × 656.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.70x = 1,077,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,732.80/1,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.50

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