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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.42, 1,641.78 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.42, 1,641.78 and 445.80 is: 668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.42 : 1,641.78 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.42/1,641.78 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.42x = 1,641.78 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.42x = 731,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,905.52/1,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.15

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