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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.04, 1,644.42 and 685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.04, 1,644.42 and 685.46 is: 1,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.04 : 1,644.42 = 685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.04/1,644.42 = 685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.04x = 1,644.42 × 685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.04x = 1,127,184.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,184.13/1,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.42

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