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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.68, 1,642.08 and 517.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.68, 1,642.08 and 517.34 is: 775.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.68 : 1,642.08 = 517.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.68/1,642.08 = 517.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.68x = 1,642.08 × 517.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.68x = 849,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,513.67/1,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.33

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