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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.92, 1,643.83 and 274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.92, 1,643.83 and 274.15 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.92 : 1,643.83 = 274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.92/1,643.83 = 274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.92x = 1,643.83 × 274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.92x = 450,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,651.20/1,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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