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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.83, 1,644.23 and 575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.83, 1,644.23 and 575.70 is: 863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.83 : 1,644.23 = 575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.83/1,644.23 = 575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.83x = 1,644.23 × 575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.83x = 946,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,580.33/1,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.81

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