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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.84, 1,642.43 and 436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.84, 1,642.43 and 436.71 is: 655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.84 : 1,642.43 = 436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.84/1,642.43 = 436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.84x = 1,642.43 × 436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.84x = 717,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,265.61/1,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.14

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