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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.85, 1,644.16 and 684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.85, 1,644.16 and 684.50 is: 1,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.85 : 1,644.16 = 684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.85/1,644.16 = 684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.85x = 1,644.16 × 684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.85x = 1,125,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,429.92/1,095.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.00

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