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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.96, 1,642.04 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.96, 1,642.04 and 401.40 is: 601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.96 : 1,642.04 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.96/1,642.04 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.96x = 1,642.04 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.96x = 659,114.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,114.86/1,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.95

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