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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.26, 1,644.42 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.26, 1,644.42 and 326.76 is: 490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.26 : 1,644.42 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.26/1,644.42 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.26x = 1,644.42 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.26x = 537,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,330.68/1,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.15

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