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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.18, 1,642.38 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.18, 1,642.38 and 364.56 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.18 : 1,642.38 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.18/1,642.38 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.18x = 1,642.38 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.18x = 598,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,746.05/1,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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