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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.56, 1,646 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.56, 1,646 and 447.68 is: 671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.56 : 1,646 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.56/1,646 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.56x = 1,646 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.56x = 736,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,881.28/1,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.99

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