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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.22, 1,642.59 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.22, 1,642.59 and 325.46 is: 488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.22 : 1,642.59 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.22/1,642.59 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.22x = 1,642.59 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.22x = 534,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,597.34/1,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.12

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