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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.03, 1,644.49 and 658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.03, 1,644.49 and 658.12 is: 987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.03 : 1,644.49 = 658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.03/1,644.49 = 658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.03x = 1,644.49 × 658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.03x = 1,082,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,263.54/1,096.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.44

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