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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.76, 1,640.76 and 748.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.76, 1,640.76 and 748.28 is: 1,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.76 : 1,640.76 = 748.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.76/1,640.76 = 748.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.76x = 1,640.76 × 748.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.76x = 1,227,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,747.89/1,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.45

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