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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.85, 1,643.37 and 446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.85, 1,643.37 and 446.23 is: 669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.85 : 1,643.37 = 446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.85/1,643.37 = 446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.85x = 1,643.37 × 446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.85x = 733,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,321.00/1,095.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.18

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