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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.68, 1,643.52 and 687.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.68, 1,643.52 and 687.41 is: 1,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.68 : 1,643.52 = 687.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.68/1,643.52 = 687.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.68x = 1,643.52 × 687.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.68x = 1,129,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,772.08/1,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.12

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