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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.76, 1,512.57 and 803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.76, 1,512.57 and 803.35 is: 1,108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.76 : 1,512.57 = 803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.76/1,512.57 = 803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.76x = 1,512.57 × 803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.76x = 1,215,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,123.11/1,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.93

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