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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.67, 1,643.25 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.67, 1,643.25 and 315.66 is: 473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.67 : 1,643.25 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.67/1,643.25 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.67x = 1,643.25 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.67x = 518,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,708.30/1,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.42

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