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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.12, 1,642.82 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.12, 1,642.82 and 401.90 is: 602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.12 : 1,642.82 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.12/1,642.82 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.12x = 1,642.82 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.12x = 660,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,239.13/1,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.89

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