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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.35, 1,641.93 and 436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.35, 1,641.93 and 436.74 is: 654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.35 : 1,641.93 = 436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.35/1,641.93 = 436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.35x = 1,641.93 × 436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.35x = 717,096.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,096.51/1,095.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.68

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