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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.41, 1,643.31 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.41, 1,643.31 and 402.18 is: 603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.41 : 1,643.31 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.41/1,643.31 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.41x = 1,643.31 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.41x = 660,906.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,906.42/1,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.34

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