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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.88, 1,643.58 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.88, 1,643.58 and 326.52 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.88 : 1,643.58 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.88/1,643.58 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.88x = 1,643.58 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.88x = 536,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,661.74/1,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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