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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.26, 1,641.84 and 704.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.26, 1,641.84 and 704.17 is: 1,055.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.26 : 1,641.84 = 704.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.26/1,641.84 = 704.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.26x = 1,641.84 × 704.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.26x = 1,156,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,134.47/1,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.58

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