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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.62, 1,643.45 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.62, 1,643.45 and 315.68 is: 473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.62 : 1,643.45 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.62/1,643.45 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.62x = 1,643.45 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.62x = 518,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,794.50/1,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.52

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