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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.88, 1,642.08 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.88, 1,642.08 and 325.52 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.88 : 1,642.08 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.88/1,642.08 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.88x = 1,642.08 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.88x = 534,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,529.88/1,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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