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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.04, 1,644.54 and 877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.04, 1,644.54 and 877.16 is: 1,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.04 : 1,644.54 = 877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.04/1,644.54 = 877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.04x = 1,644.54 × 877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.04x = 1,442,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,524.71/1,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.12

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