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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.59, 1,644.06 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.59, 1,644.06 and 575.88 is: 864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.59 : 1,644.06 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.59/1,644.06 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.59x = 1,644.06 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.59x = 946,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,777.27/1,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.17

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