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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.97, 1,643.40 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.97, 1,643.40 and 365.29 is: 547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.97 : 1,643.40 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.97/1,643.40 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.97x = 1,643.40 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.97x = 600,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,317.59/1,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.75

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