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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.87, 1,641.97 and 683.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.87, 1,641.97 and 683.85 is: 1,024.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.87 : 1,641.97 = 683.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.87/1,641.97 = 683.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.87x = 1,641.97 × 683.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.87x = 1,122,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,861.18/1,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.63

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