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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.81, 1,643.50 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.81, 1,643.50 and 365.25 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.81 : 1,643.50 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.81/1,643.50 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.81x = 1,643.50 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.81x = 600,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,288.38/1,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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