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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.82, 1,641.12 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.82, 1,641.12 and 517.02 is: 775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.82 : 1,641.12 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.82/1,641.12 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.82x = 1,641.12 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.82x = 848,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,491.86/1,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.01

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