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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.55, 1,644.84 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.55, 1,644.84 and 366.12 is: 549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.55 : 1,644.84 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.55/1,644.84 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.55x = 1,644.84 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.55x = 602,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,208.82/1,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.19

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