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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.81, 1,643.29 and 662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.81, 1,643.29 and 662.81 is: 994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.81 : 1,643.29 = 662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.81/1,643.29 = 662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.81x = 1,643.29 × 662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.81x = 1,089,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,179.17/1,094.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.86

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