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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095, 1,642.74 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095, 1,642.74 and 411 is: 616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095 : 1,642.74 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095/1,642.74 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095x = 1,642.74 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095x = 675,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,166.14/1,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.59

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