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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.80, 1,643.73 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.80, 1,643.73 and 315.86 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.80 : 1,643.73 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.80/1,643.73 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.80x = 1,643.73 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.80x = 519,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,191.48/1,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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