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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.66, 1,643.28 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.66, 1,643.28 and 326.16 is: 489.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.66 : 1,643.28 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.66/1,643.28 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.66x = 1,643.28 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.66x = 535,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,972.20/1,095.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.18

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