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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.15, 1,642.74 and 401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.15, 1,642.74 and 401.38 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.15 : 1,642.74 = 401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.15/1,642.74 = 401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.15x = 1,642.74 × 401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.15x = 659,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,362.98/1,095.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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