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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.76, 1,643.96 and 665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.76, 1,643.96 and 665.68 is: 998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.76 : 1,643.96 = 665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.76/1,643.96 = 665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.76x = 1,643.96 × 665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.76x = 1,094,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,351.29/1,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.71

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