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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.64, 1,644.15 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.64, 1,644.15 and 402.95 is: 604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.64 : 1,644.15 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.64/1,644.15 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.64x = 1,644.15 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.64x = 662,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,502.02/1,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.12

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