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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.55, 1,643.74 and 511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.55, 1,643.74 and 511.73 is: 767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.55 : 1,643.74 = 511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.55/1,643.74 = 511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.55x = 1,643.74 × 511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.55x = 841,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,141.57/1,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.08

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