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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.63, 1,643.29 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.63, 1,643.29 and 402.20 is: 603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.63 : 1,643.29 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.63/1,643.29 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.63x = 1,643.29 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.63x = 660,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,928.18/1,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.24

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