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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.60, 1,642.88 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.60, 1,642.88 and 402.08 is: 602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.60 : 1,642.88 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.60/1,642.88 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.60x = 1,642.88 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.60x = 660,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,569.19/1,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.93

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