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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.96, 1,643.72 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.96, 1,643.72 and 326.28 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.96 : 1,643.72 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.96/1,643.72 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.96x = 1,643.72 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.96x = 536,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,312.96/1,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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