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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.55, 1,642.91 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.55, 1,642.91 and 315.28 is: 472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.55 : 1,642.91 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.55/1,642.91 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.55x = 1,642.91 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.55x = 517,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,983.53/1,095.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.81

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