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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.81, 1,642.23 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.81, 1,642.23 and 364.37 is: 546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.81 : 1,642.23 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.81/1,642.23 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.81x = 1,642.23 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.81x = 598,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,371.13/1,094.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.55

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