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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.88, 1,631.34 and 1,065.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.88, 1,631.34 and 1,065.49 is: 1,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.88 : 1,631.34 = 1,065.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.88/1,631.34 = 1,065.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.88x = 1,631.34 × 1,065.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.88x = 1,738,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,179.26/1,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.55

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