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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.80, 1,643.14 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.80, 1,643.14 and 326.20 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.80 : 1,643.14 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.80/1,643.14 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.80x = 1,643.14 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.80x = 535,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,992.27/1,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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