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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.30, 1,642.14 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.30, 1,642.14 and 517.50 is: 775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.30 : 1,642.14 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.30/1,642.14 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.30x = 1,642.14 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.30x = 849,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,807.45/1,095.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.87

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