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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.55, 1,643.73 and 657.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.55, 1,643.73 and 657.11 is: 985.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.55 : 1,643.73 = 657.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.55/1,643.73 = 657.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.55x = 1,643.73 × 657.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.55x = 1,080,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,111.42/1,095.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.91

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