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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.45, 1,643.00 and 510.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.45, 1,643.00 and 510.45 is: 765.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.45 : 1,643.00 = 510.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.45/1,643.00 = 510.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.45x = 1,643.00 × 510.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.45x = 838,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,666.80/1,095.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.59

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