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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.39, 1,641.61 and 502.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.39, 1,641.61 and 502.01 is: 752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.39 : 1,641.61 = 502.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.39/1,641.61 = 502.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.39x = 1,641.61 × 502.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.39x = 824,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,102.13/1,095.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.34

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