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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.76, 1,642.12 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.76, 1,642.12 and 518.04 is: 777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.76 : 1,642.12 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.76/1,642.12 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.76x = 1,642.12 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.76x = 850,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,683.84/1,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.05

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