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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.67, 1,641.45 and 575.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.67, 1,641.45 and 575.93 is: 862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.67 : 1,641.45 = 575.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.67/1,641.45 = 575.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.67x = 1,641.45 × 575.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.67x = 945,352.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,352.09/1,096.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.02

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