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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.41, 1,641.08 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.41, 1,641.08 and 575.68 is: 861.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.41 : 1,641.08 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.41/1,641.08 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.41x = 1,641.08 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.41x = 944,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,736.93/1,096.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.66

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