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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.90, 1,643.47 and 437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.90, 1,643.47 and 437.93 is: 656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.90 : 1,643.47 = 437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.90/1,643.47 = 437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.90x = 1,643.47 × 437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.90x = 719,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,724.82/1,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.74

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