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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.30, 1,642.99 and 364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.30, 1,642.99 and 364.94 is: 547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.30 : 1,642.99 = 364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.30/1,642.99 = 364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.30x = 1,642.99 × 364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.30x = 599,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,592.77/1,095.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.42

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