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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.36, 1,644.58 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.36, 1,644.58 and 365.96 is: 548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.36 : 1,644.58 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.36/1,644.58 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.36x = 1,644.58 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.36x = 601,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,850.50/1,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.95

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