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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.32, 1,642.12 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.32, 1,642.12 and 546.75 is: 819.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.32 : 1,642.12 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.32/1,642.12 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.32x = 1,642.12 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.32x = 897,818.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,818.17/1,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.69

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