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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.64, 1,645.12 and 519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.64, 1,645.12 and 519.04 is: 778.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.64 : 1,645.12 = 519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.64/1,645.12 = 519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.64x = 1,645.12 × 519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.64x = 853,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,883.08/1,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.64

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