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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.16, 1,642.38 and 479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.16, 1,642.38 and 479.08 is: 718.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.16 : 1,642.38 = 479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.16/1,642.38 = 479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.16x = 1,642.38 × 479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.16x = 786,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,831.41/1,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.46

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