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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.40, 1,644.60 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.40, 1,644.60 and 447.60 is: 671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.40 : 1,644.60 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.40/1,644.60 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.40x = 1,644.60 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.40x = 736,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,122.96/1,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.40

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