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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.82, 1,642.23 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.82, 1,642.23 and 325.86 is: 488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.82 : 1,642.23 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.82/1,642.23 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.82x = 1,642.23 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.82x = 535,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,137.07/1,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.79

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