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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.59, 1,644.32 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.59, 1,644.32 and 403.08 is: 604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.59 : 1,644.32 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.59/1,644.32 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.59x = 1,644.32 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.59x = 662,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,792.51/1,096.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.41

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