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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.38, 1,643.08 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.38, 1,643.08 and 364.89 is: 547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.38 : 1,643.08 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.38/1,643.08 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.38x = 1,643.08 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.38x = 599,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,543.46/1,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.34

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