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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.39, 1,643.28 and 518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.39, 1,643.28 and 518.25 is: 777.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.39 : 1,643.28 = 518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.39/1,643.28 = 518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.39x = 1,643.28 × 518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.39x = 851,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,629.86/1,095.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.47

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