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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.93, 1,643.89 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.93, 1,643.89 and 274.20 is: 411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.93 : 1,643.89 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.93/1,643.89 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.93x = 1,643.89 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.93x = 450,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,755.32/1,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.30

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