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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.38, 1,644.52 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.38, 1,644.52 and 316.38 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.38 : 1,644.52 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.38/1,644.52 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.38x = 1,644.52 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.38x = 520,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,293.24/1,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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