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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.40, 1,642.80 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.40, 1,642.80 and 364.87 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.40 : 1,642.80 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.40/1,642.80 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.40x = 1,642.80 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.40x = 599,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,408.44/1,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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