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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.79, 1,643.37 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.79, 1,643.37 and 365.20 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.79 : 1,643.37 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.79/1,643.37 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.79x = 1,643.37 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.79x = 600,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,158.72/1,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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