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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.21, 1,642.19 and 518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.21, 1,642.19 and 518.09 is: 776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.21 : 1,642.19 = 518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.21/1,642.19 = 518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.21x = 1,642.19 × 518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.21x = 850,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,791.42/1,095.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.83

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