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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.88, 1,643.88 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.88, 1,643.88 and 402.52 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.88 : 1,643.88 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.88/1,643.88 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.88x = 1,643.88 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.88x = 661,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,694.58/1,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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