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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.06, 1,641.13 and 516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.06, 1,641.13 and 516.72 is: 774.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.06 : 1,641.13 = 516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.06/1,641.13 = 516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.06x = 1,641.13 × 516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.06x = 848,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,004.69/1,095.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.39

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