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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.94, 1,642.50 and 479.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.94, 1,642.50 and 479.53 is: 718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.94 : 1,642.50 = 479.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.94/1,642.50 = 479.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.94x = 1,642.50 × 479.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.94x = 787,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,628.03/1,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.68

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