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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.83, 1,644.74 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.83, 1,644.74 and 366.21 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.83 : 1,644.74 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.83/1,644.74 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.83x = 1,644.74 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.83x = 602,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,320.24/1,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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