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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.88, 1,642.52 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.88, 1,642.52 and 314.86 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.88 : 1,642.52 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.88/1,642.52 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.88x = 1,642.52 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.88x = 517,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,163.85/1,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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