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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.12, 1,644.48 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.12, 1,644.48 and 609.12 is: 914.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.12 : 1,644.48 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.12/1,644.48 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.12x = 1,644.48 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.12x = 1,001,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,685.66/1,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.68

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