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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.72, 1,643.67 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.72, 1,643.67 and 446.28 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.72 : 1,643.67 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.72/1,643.67 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.72x = 1,643.67 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.72x = 733,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,537.05/1,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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