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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.61, 1,644.92 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.61, 1,644.92 and 274.88 is: 412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.61 : 1,644.92 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.61/1,644.92 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.61x = 1,644.92 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.61x = 452,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,146.01/1,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.31

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