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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.35, 1,641.69 and 509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.35, 1,641.69 and 509.55 is: 763.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.35 : 1,641.69 = 509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.35/1,641.69 = 509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.35x = 1,641.69 × 509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.35x = 836,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,523.14/1,095.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.70

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