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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.03, 1,643.49 and 730.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.03, 1,643.49 and 730.26 is: 1,096.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.03 : 1,643.49 = 730.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.03/1,643.49 = 730.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.03x = 1,643.49 × 730.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.03x = 1,200,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,175.01/1,095.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.02

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