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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.68, 1,648.64 and 916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.68, 1,648.64 and 916.48 is: 1,379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.68 : 1,648.64 = 916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.68/1,648.64 = 916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.68x = 1,648.64 × 916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.68x = 1,510,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,945.59/1,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.00

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