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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.89, 1,644.07 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.89, 1,644.07 and 315.89 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.89 : 1,644.07 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.89/1,644.07 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.89x = 1,644.07 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.89x = 519,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,345.27/1,095.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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