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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.69, 1,642.23 and 633.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.69, 1,642.23 and 633.78 is: 949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.69 : 1,642.23 = 633.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.69/1,642.23 = 633.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.69x = 1,642.23 × 633.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.69x = 1,040,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,812.53/1,095.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.92

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