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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.96, 1,646.16 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.96, 1,646.16 and 403.64 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.96 : 1,646.16 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.96/1,646.16 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.96x = 1,646.16 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.96x = 664,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,445.77/1,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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