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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.08, 1,643.25 and 575.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.08, 1,643.25 and 575.43 is: 862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.08 : 1,643.25 = 575.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.08/1,643.25 = 575.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.08x = 1,643.25 × 575.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.08x = 945,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,575.35/1,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.69

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