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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.68, 1,644.60 and 663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.68, 1,644.60 and 663.68 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.68 : 1,644.60 = 663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.68/1,644.60 = 663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.68x = 1,644.60 × 663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.68x = 1,091,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,488.13/1,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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