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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.48, 1,642.02 and 608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.48, 1,642.02 and 608.36 is: 911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.48 : 1,642.02 = 608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.48/1,642.02 = 608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.48x = 1,642.02 × 608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.48x = 998,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,939.29/1,095.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.87

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