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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.46, 1,642.57 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.46, 1,642.57 and 547.50 is: 820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.46 : 1,642.57 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.46/1,642.57 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.46x = 1,642.57 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.46x = 899,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,307.08/1,095.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.94

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