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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.86, 1,643.81 and 446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.86, 1,643.81 and 446.46 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.86 : 1,643.81 = 446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.86/1,643.81 = 446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.86x = 1,643.81 × 446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.86x = 733,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,893.18/1,095.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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