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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.72, 1,638.42 and 682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.72, 1,638.42 and 682.42 is: 1,021.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.72 : 1,638.42 = 682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.72/1,638.42 = 682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.72x = 1,638.42 × 682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.72x = 1,118,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,090.58/1,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.35

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