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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.09, 1,643.83 and 365.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.09, 1,643.83 and 365.57 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.09 : 1,643.83 = 365.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.09/1,643.83 = 365.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.09x = 1,643.83 × 365.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.09x = 600,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,925.80/1,096.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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