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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.09, 1,644.13 and 548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.09, 1,644.13 and 548.14 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.09 : 1,644.13 = 548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.09/1,644.13 = 548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.09x = 1,644.13 × 548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.09x = 901,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,217.70/1,096.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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