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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.06, 1,644.42 and 657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.06, 1,644.42 and 657.80 is: 986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.06 : 1,644.42 = 657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.06/1,644.42 = 657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.06x = 1,644.42 × 657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.06x = 1,081,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,699.48/1,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.90

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