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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.83, 1,643.85 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.83, 1,643.85 and 548.28 is: 821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.83 : 1,643.85 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.83/1,643.85 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.83x = 1,643.85 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.83x = 901,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,290.08/1,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.72

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