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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.10, 1,642.91 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.10, 1,642.91 and 325.60 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.10 : 1,642.91 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.10/1,642.91 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.10x = 1,642.91 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.10x = 534,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,928.20/1,095.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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