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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.73, 1,641.26 and 821.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.73, 1,641.26 and 821.41 is: 1,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.73 : 1,641.26 = 821.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.73/1,641.26 = 821.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.73x = 1,641.26 × 821.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.73x = 1,348,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,145.33/1,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.37

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