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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.80, 1,641.64 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.80, 1,641.64 and 325.20 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.80 : 1,641.64 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.80/1,641.64 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.80x = 1,641.64 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.80x = 533,861.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,861.33/1,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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