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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.16, 1,644.36 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.16, 1,644.36 and 511.12 is: 766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.16 : 1,644.36 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.16/1,644.36 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.16x = 1,644.36 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.16x = 840,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,465.28/1,096.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.74

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