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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.12, 1,642.58 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.12, 1,642.58 and 445.80 is: 668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.12 : 1,642.58 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.12/1,642.58 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.12x = 1,642.58 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.12x = 732,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,267.77/1,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.66

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