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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.12, 1,639.98 and 768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.12, 1,639.98 and 768.96 is: 1,151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.12 : 1,639.98 = 768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.12/1,639.98 = 768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.12x = 1,639.98 × 768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.12x = 1,261,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,079.02/1,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.54

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