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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.88, 1,642.80 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.88, 1,642.80 and 401.76 is: 602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.88 : 1,642.80 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.88/1,642.80 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.88x = 1,642.80 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.88x = 660,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,011.33/1,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.82

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