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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.62, 1,644.95 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.62, 1,644.95 and 316.68 is: 475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.62 : 1,644.95 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.62/1,644.95 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.62x = 1,644.95 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.62x = 520,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,922.77/1,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.03

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