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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.10, 1,642.95 and 478.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.10, 1,642.95 and 478.69 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.10 : 1,642.95 = 478.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.10/1,642.95 = 478.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.10x = 1,642.95 × 478.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.10x = 786,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,463.74/1,095.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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