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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.33, 1,641.56 and 445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.33, 1,641.56 and 445.71 is: 667.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.33 : 1,641.56 = 445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.33/1,641.56 = 445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.33x = 1,641.56 × 445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.33x = 731,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,657.48/1,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.98

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