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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.99, 1,642.56 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.99, 1,642.56 and 314.96 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.99 : 1,642.56 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.99/1,642.56 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.99x = 1,642.56 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.99x = 517,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,332.48/1,094.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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