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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.10, 1,642.83 and 632.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.10, 1,642.83 and 632.91 is: 948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.10 : 1,642.83 = 632.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.10/1,642.83 = 632.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.10x = 1,642.83 × 632.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.10x = 1,039,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,763.54/1,096.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.61

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