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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.26, 1,642.88 and 445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.26, 1,642.88 and 445.97 is: 668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.26 : 1,642.88 = 445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.26/1,642.88 = 445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.26x = 1,642.88 × 445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.26x = 732,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,680.42/1,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.96

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