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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.72, 1,643.64 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.72, 1,643.64 and 274.08 is: 411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.72 : 1,643.64 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.72/1,643.64 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.72x = 1,643.64 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.72x = 450,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,488.85/1,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.14

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