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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.46, 1,643.34 and 401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.46, 1,643.34 and 401.97 is: 603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.46 : 1,643.34 = 401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.46/1,643.34 = 401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.46x = 1,643.34 × 401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.46x = 660,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,573.38/1,095.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.01

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