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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.68, 1,642.15 and 863.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.68, 1,642.15 and 863.65 is: 1,294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.68 : 1,642.15 = 863.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.68/1,642.15 = 863.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.68x = 1,642.15 × 863.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.68x = 1,418,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,242.85/1,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.40

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