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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.22, 1,642.83 and 730.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.22, 1,642.83 and 730.72 is: 1,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.22 : 1,642.83 = 730.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.22/1,642.83 = 730.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.22x = 1,642.83 × 730.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.22x = 1,200,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,448.74/1,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.08

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