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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.89, 1,642.44 and 436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.89, 1,642.44 and 436.61 is: 654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.89 : 1,642.44 = 436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.89/1,642.44 = 436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.89x = 1,642.44 × 436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.89x = 717,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,105.73/1,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.96

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