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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.28, 1,643.97 and 480.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.28, 1,643.97 and 480.27 is: 720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.28 : 1,643.97 = 480.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.28/1,643.97 = 480.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.28x = 1,643.97 × 480.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.28x = 789,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,549.47/1,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.21

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