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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.10, 1,640.82 and 786.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.10, 1,640.82 and 786.48 is: 1,178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.10 : 1,640.82 = 786.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.10/1,640.82 = 786.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.10x = 1,640.82 × 786.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.10x = 1,290,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,472.11/1,095.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.41

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