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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.45, 1,643.45 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.45, 1,643.45 and 402.50 is: 603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.45 : 1,643.45 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.45/1,643.45 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.45x = 1,643.45 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.45x = 661,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,478.40/1,095.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.84

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