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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.73, 1,642.19 and 344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.73, 1,642.19 and 344.19 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.73 : 1,642.19 = 344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.73/1,642.19 = 344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.73x = 1,642.19 × 344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.73x = 565,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,225.38/1,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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