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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.99, 1,643.97 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.99, 1,643.97 and 274.26 is: 411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.99 : 1,643.97 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.99/1,643.97 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.99x = 1,643.97 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.99x = 450,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,866.99/1,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.38

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