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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.01, 1,641.52 and 401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.01, 1,641.52 and 401.19 is: 601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.01 : 1,641.52 = 401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.01/1,641.52 = 401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.01x = 1,641.52 × 401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.01x = 658,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,561.41/1,095.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.42

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