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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.90, 1,645.82 and 685.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.90, 1,645.82 and 685.83 is: 1,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.90 : 1,645.82 = 685.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.90/1,645.82 = 685.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.90x = 1,645.82 × 685.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.90x = 1,128,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,758.05/1,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.99

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