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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.91, 1,643.52 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.91, 1,643.52 and 402.63 is: 603.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.91 : 1,643.52 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.91/1,643.52 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.91x = 1,643.52 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.91x = 661,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,735.05/1,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.82

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