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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.72, 1,641.99 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.72, 1,641.99 and 272.99 is: 409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.72 : 1,641.99 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.72/1,641.99 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.72x = 1,641.99 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.72x = 448,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,246.85/1,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.46

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