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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.35, 1,642.91 and 437.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.35, 1,642.91 and 437.51 is: 656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.35 : 1,642.91 = 437.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.35/1,642.91 = 437.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.35x = 1,642.91 × 437.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.35x = 718,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,779.15/1,095.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.21

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