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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.99, 1,642.46 and 574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.99, 1,642.46 and 574.96 is: 861.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.99 : 1,642.46 = 574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.99/1,642.46 = 574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.99x = 1,642.46 × 574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.99x = 944,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,340.59/1,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.64

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