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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.08, 1,644.39 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.08, 1,644.39 and 403.12 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.08 : 1,644.39 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.08/1,644.39 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.08x = 1,644.39 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.08x = 662,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,884.48/1,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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