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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.96, 1,644.56 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.96, 1,644.56 and 608.96 is: 913.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.96 : 1,644.56 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.96/1,644.56 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.96x = 1,644.56 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.96x = 1,001,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,471.26/1,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.78

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