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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.03, 1,641.12 and 573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.03, 1,641.12 and 573.71 is: 859.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.03 : 1,641.12 = 573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.03/1,641.12 = 573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.03x = 1,641.12 × 573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.03x = 941,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,524.90/1,095.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.82

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