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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.47, 1,644.71 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.47, 1,644.71 and 274.74 is: 412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.47 : 1,644.71 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.47/1,644.71 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.47x = 1,644.71 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.47x = 451,867.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,867.63/1,096.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.11

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