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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.10, 1,642.88 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.10, 1,642.88 and 315.09 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.10 : 1,642.88 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.10/1,642.88 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.10x = 1,642.88 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.10x = 517,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,653.48/1,095.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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