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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.07, 1,642.73 and 548.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.07, 1,642.73 and 548.41 is: 821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.07 : 1,642.73 = 548.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.07/1,642.73 = 548.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.07x = 1,642.73 × 548.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.07x = 900,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,886.82/1,096.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.93

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