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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.82, 1,642.97 and 510.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.82, 1,642.97 and 510.19 is: 764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.82 : 1,642.97 = 510.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.82/1,642.97 = 510.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.82x = 1,642.97 × 510.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.82x = 838,224.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,224.31/1,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.93

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