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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.72, 1,642.56 and 445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.72, 1,642.56 and 445.88 is: 669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.72 : 1,642.56 = 445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.72/1,642.56 = 445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.72x = 1,642.56 × 445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.72x = 732,384.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,384.65/1,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.02

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