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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.79, 1,641.87 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.79, 1,641.87 and 364.20 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.79 : 1,641.87 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.79/1,641.87 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.79x = 1,641.87 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.79x = 597,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,969.05/1,094.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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