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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.42, 1,642.77 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.42, 1,642.77 and 364.80 is: 547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.42 : 1,642.77 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.42/1,642.77 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.42x = 1,642.77 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.42x = 599,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,282.50/1,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.08

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