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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.18, 1,640.82 and 574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.18, 1,640.82 and 574.41 is: 860.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.18 : 1,640.82 = 574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.18/1,640.82 = 574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.18x = 1,640.82 × 574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.18x = 942,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,503.42/1,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.59

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