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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.29, 1,642.77 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.29, 1,642.77 and 445.87 is: 668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.29 : 1,642.77 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.29/1,642.77 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.29x = 1,642.77 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.29x = 732,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,451.42/1,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.73

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