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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.72, 1,640.39 and 574.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.72, 1,640.39 and 574.49 is: 860.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.72 : 1,640.39 = 574.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.72/1,640.39 = 574.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.72x = 1,640.39 × 574.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.72x = 942,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,379.45/1,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.05

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