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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095, 1,639.83 and 575.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095, 1,639.83 and 575.43 is: 861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095 : 1,639.83 = 575.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095/1,639.83 = 575.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095x = 1,639.83 × 575.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095x = 943,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,607.38/1,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.74

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