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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.36, 1,644.92 and 784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.36, 1,644.92 and 784.32 is: 1,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.36 : 1,644.92 = 784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.36/1,644.92 = 784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.36x = 1,644.92 × 784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.36x = 1,290,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,143.65/1,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.75

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