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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.14, 1,631.17 and 1,072.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.14, 1,631.17 and 1,072.35 is: 1,597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.14 : 1,631.17 = 1,072.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.14/1,631.17 = 1,072.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.14x = 1,631.17 × 1,072.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.14x = 1,749,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,185.15/1,095.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.23

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