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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.14, 1,644.54 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.14, 1,644.54 and 326.64 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.14 : 1,644.54 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.14/1,644.54 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.14x = 1,644.54 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.14x = 537,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,172.55/1,096.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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