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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.92, 1,642.98 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.92, 1,642.98 and 445.50 is: 668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.92 : 1,642.98 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.92/1,642.98 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.92x = 1,642.98 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.92x = 731,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,949.26/1,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.50

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