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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.29, 1,642.89 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.29, 1,642.89 and 273.56 is: 410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.29 : 1,642.89 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.29/1,642.89 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.29x = 1,642.89 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.29x = 449,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,430.27/1,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.33

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