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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.32, 1,643.08 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.32, 1,643.08 and 437.03 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.32 : 1,643.08 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.32/1,643.08 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.32x = 1,643.08 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.32x = 718,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,075.25/1,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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