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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.58, 1,643.64 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.58, 1,643.64 and 402.62 is: 604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.58 : 1,643.64 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.58/1,643.64 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.58x = 1,643.64 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.58x = 661,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,760.32/1,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.03

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