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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.14, 1,643.14 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.14, 1,643.14 and 510.44 is: 765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.14 : 1,643.14 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.14/1,643.14 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.14x = 1,643.14 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.14x = 838,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,724.38/1,095.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.86

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