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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.59, 1,642.82 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.59, 1,642.82 and 402.08 is: 602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.59 : 1,642.82 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.59/1,642.82 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.59x = 1,642.82 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.59x = 660,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,550.18/1,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.92

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