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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.28, 1,647.50 and 657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.28, 1,647.50 and 657.60 is: 988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.28 : 1,647.50 = 657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.28/1,647.50 = 657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.28x = 1,647.50 × 657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.28x = 1,083,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,396/1,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.25

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