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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.65, 1,643.52 and 447.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.65, 1,643.52 and 447.03 is: 669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.65 : 1,643.52 = 447.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.65/1,643.52 = 447.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.65x = 1,643.52 × 447.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.65x = 734,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,702.75/1,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.95

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