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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.24, 1,643.33 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.24, 1,643.33 and 575.12 is: 862.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.24 : 1,643.33 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.24/1,643.33 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.24x = 1,643.33 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.24x = 945,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,107.25/1,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.93

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