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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.38, 1,642.76 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.38, 1,642.76 and 402.02 is: 602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.38 : 1,642.76 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.38/1,642.76 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.38x = 1,642.76 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.38x = 660,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,422.38/1,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.92

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