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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.80, 1,641.97 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.80, 1,641.97 and 575.56 is: 861.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.80 : 1,641.97 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.80/1,641.97 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.80x = 1,641.97 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.80x = 945,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,052.25/1,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.65

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