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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.74, 1,644.93 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.74, 1,644.93 and 403.56 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.74 : 1,644.93 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.74/1,644.93 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.74x = 1,644.93 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.74x = 663,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,827.95/1,096.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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