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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.28, 1,643.73 and 518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.28, 1,643.73 and 518.56 is: 778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.28 : 1,643.73 = 518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.28/1,643.73 = 518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.28x = 1,643.73 × 518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.28x = 852,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,372.63/1,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.22

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