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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.87, 1,512.60 and 676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.87, 1,512.60 and 676.29 is: 933.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.87 : 1,512.60 = 676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.87/1,512.60 = 676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.87x = 1,512.60 × 676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.87x = 1,022,956.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,956.25/1,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.46

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