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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.18, 1,644.27 and 519.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.18, 1,644.27 and 519.46 is: 779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.18 : 1,644.27 = 519.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.18/1,644.27 = 519.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.18x = 1,644.27 × 519.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.18x = 854,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,132.49/1,096.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.19

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