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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.94, 1,642.66 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.94, 1,642.66 and 517.50 is: 776.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.94 : 1,642.66 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.94/1,642.66 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.94x = 1,642.66 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.94x = 850,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,076.55/1,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.37

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