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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.52, 1,643.01 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.52, 1,643.01 and 326.02 is: 488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.52 : 1,643.01 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.52/1,643.01 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.52x = 1,643.01 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.52x = 535,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,654.12/1,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.95

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