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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.24, 1,642.84 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.24, 1,642.84 and 445.82 is: 668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.24 : 1,642.84 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.24/1,642.84 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.24x = 1,642.84 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.24x = 732,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,410.93/1,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.72

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