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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.51, 1,644.27 and 403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.51, 1,644.27 and 403.06 is: 604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.51 : 1,644.27 = 403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.51/1,644.27 = 403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.51x = 1,644.27 × 403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.51x = 662,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,739.47/1,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.41

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