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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.02, 1,644.36 and 383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.02, 1,644.36 and 383.71 is: 575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.02 : 1,644.36 = 383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.02/1,644.36 = 383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.02x = 1,644.36 × 383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.02x = 630,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,953.26/1,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.68

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