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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.82, 1,644.06 and 511.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.82, 1,644.06 and 511.17 is: 766.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.82 : 1,644.06 = 511.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.82/1,644.06 = 511.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.82x = 1,644.06 × 511.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.82x = 840,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,394.15/1,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.91

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