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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.72, 1,646.82 and 732.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.72, 1,646.82 and 732.66 is: 1,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.72 : 1,646.82 = 732.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.72/1,646.82 = 732.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.72x = 1,646.82 × 732.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.72x = 1,206,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,559.14/1,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.16

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