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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.82, 1,643.74 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.82, 1,643.74 and 446.16 is: 669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.82 : 1,643.74 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.82/1,643.74 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.82x = 1,643.74 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.82x = 733,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,371.04/1,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.24

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