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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.68, 1,646.10 and 664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.68, 1,646.10 and 664.68 is: 997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.68 : 1,646.10 = 664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.68/1,646.10 = 664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.68x = 1,646.10 × 664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.68x = 1,094,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,129.75/1,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.67

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