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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.14, 1,642.81 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.14, 1,642.81 and 364.72 is: 547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.14 : 1,642.81 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.14/1,642.81 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.14x = 1,642.81 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.14x = 599,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,165.66/1,095.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.11

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