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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096, 1,644.26 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096, 1,644.26 and 326.52 is: 489.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096 : 1,644.26 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096/1,644.26 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096x = 1,644.26 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096x = 536,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,883.78/1,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.86

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