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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.32, 1,510.52 and 721.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.32, 1,510.52 and 721.65 is: 995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.32 : 1,510.52 = 721.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.32/1,510.52 = 721.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.32x = 1,510.52 × 721.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.32x = 1,090,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,055.60/1,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.20

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