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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.65, 1,827.42 and 1,095.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.65, 1,827.42 and 1,095.55 is: 1,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.65 : 1,827.42 = 1,095.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.65/1,827.42 = 1,095.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.65x = 1,827.42 × 1,095.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.65x = 2,002,029.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,029.98/1,220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.13

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