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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.86, 1,644.20 and 902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.86, 1,644.20 and 902.46 is: 1,352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.86 : 1,644.20 = 902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.86/1,644.20 = 902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.86x = 1,644.20 × 902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.86x = 1,483,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,824.73/1,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.79

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