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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.47, 1,643.48 and 549.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.47, 1,643.48 and 549.11 is: 823.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.47 : 1,643.48 = 549.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.47/1,643.48 = 549.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.47x = 1,643.48 × 549.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.47x = 902,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,451.30/1,096.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.05

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