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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.53, 1,648.17 and 733.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.53, 1,648.17 and 733.65 is: 1,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.53 : 1,648.17 = 733.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.53/1,648.17 = 733.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.53x = 1,648.17 × 733.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.53x = 1,209,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,179.92/1,096.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.73

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