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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.73, 1,643.61 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.73, 1,643.61 and 633.17 is: 949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.73 : 1,643.61 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.73/1,643.61 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.73x = 1,643.61 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.73x = 1,040,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,684.54/1,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.76

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