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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.98, 1,644.39 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.98, 1,644.39 and 519.54 is: 778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.98 : 1,644.39 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.98/1,644.39 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.98x = 1,644.39 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.98x = 854,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,326.38/1,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.80

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