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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.34, 1,641.43 and 816.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.34, 1,641.43 and 816.43 is: 1,223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.34 : 1,641.43 = 816.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.34/1,641.43 = 816.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.34x = 1,641.43 × 816.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.34x = 1,340,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,112.69/1,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.47

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