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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.60, 1,644.66 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.60, 1,644.66 and 316.60 is: 474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.60 : 1,644.66 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.60/1,644.66 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.60x = 1,644.66 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.60x = 520,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,699.36/1,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.83

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