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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.84, 1,642.31 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.84, 1,642.31 and 364.49 is: 546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.84 : 1,642.31 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.84/1,642.31 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.84x = 1,642.31 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.84x = 598,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,603.75/1,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.75

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