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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.98, 1,642.44 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.98, 1,642.44 and 273.28 is: 409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.98 : 1,642.44 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.98/1,642.44 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.98x = 1,642.44 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.98x = 448,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,846.00/1,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.91

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