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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.62, 1,643.42 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.62, 1,643.42 and 446.34 is: 669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.62 : 1,643.42 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.62/1,643.42 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.62x = 1,643.42 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.62x = 733,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,524.08/1,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.51

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