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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.17, 1,640.93 and 768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.17, 1,640.93 and 768.96 is: 1,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.17 : 1,640.93 = 768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.17/1,640.93 = 768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.17x = 1,640.93 × 768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.17x = 1,261,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,805.69/1,095.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.16

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