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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.68, 1,643.28 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.68, 1,643.28 and 365.06 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.68 : 1,643.28 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.68/1,643.28 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.68x = 1,643.28 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.68x = 599,895.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,895.80/1,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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