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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.81, 1,642.20 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.81, 1,642.20 and 273.08 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.81 : 1,642.20 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.81/1,642.20 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.81x = 1,642.20 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.81x = 448,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,451.98/1,094.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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