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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.04, 1,644.06 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.04, 1,644.06 and 402.74 is: 604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.04 : 1,644.06 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.04/1,644.06 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.04x = 1,644.06 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.04x = 662,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,128.72/1,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.11

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