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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.81, 1,643.97 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.81, 1,643.97 and 315.82 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.81 : 1,643.97 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.81/1,643.97 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.81x = 1,643.97 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.81x = 519,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,200.66/1,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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