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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.44, 1,641.86 and 632.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.44, 1,641.86 and 632.26 is: 947.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.44 : 1,641.86 = 632.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.44/1,641.86 = 632.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.44x = 1,641.86 × 632.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.44x = 1,038,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,075.14/1,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.64

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