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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.87, 1,643.58 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.87, 1,643.58 and 548.40 is: 822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.87 : 1,643.58 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.87/1,643.58 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.87x = 1,643.58 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.87x = 901,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,339.27/1,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.49

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