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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.59, 1,643.53 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.59, 1,643.53 and 402.09 is: 603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.59 : 1,643.53 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.59/1,643.53 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.59x = 1,643.53 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.59x = 660,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,846.98/1,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.19

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