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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.35, 1,642.77 and 315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.35, 1,642.77 and 315.17 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.35 : 1,642.77 = 315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.35/1,642.77 = 315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.35x = 1,642.77 × 315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.35x = 517,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,757.11/1,095.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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