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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.18, 1,644.09 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.18, 1,644.09 and 402.68 is: 603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.18 : 1,644.09 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.18/1,644.09 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.18x = 1,644.09 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.18x = 662,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,039.06/1,096.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.95

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