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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.40, 1,641.88 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.40, 1,641.88 and 547.08 is: 820.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.40 : 1,641.88 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.40/1,641.88 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.40x = 1,641.88 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.40x = 898,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,239.71/1,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.01

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