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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.20, 1,641.08 and 436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.20, 1,641.08 and 436.72 is: 654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.20 : 1,641.08 = 436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.20/1,641.08 = 436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.20x = 1,641.08 × 436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.20x = 716,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,682.07/1,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.39

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