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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.38, 1,643.08 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.38, 1,643.08 and 325.88 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.38 : 1,643.08 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.38/1,643.08 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.38x = 1,643.08 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.38x = 535,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,446.91/1,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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