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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.78, 1,643.70 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.78, 1,643.70 and 365.40 is: 548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.78 : 1,643.70 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.78/1,643.70 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.78x = 1,643.70 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.78x = 600,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,607.98/1,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.11

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