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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.31, 1,644.28 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.31, 1,644.28 and 365.85 is: 548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.31 : 1,644.28 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.31/1,644.28 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.31x = 1,644.28 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.31x = 601,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,558.92/1,096.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.71

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