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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.99, 1,641.60 and 546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.99, 1,641.60 and 546.89 is: 819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.99 : 1,641.60 = 546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.99/1,641.60 = 546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.99x = 1,641.60 × 546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.99x = 897,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,766.42/1,094.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.89

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