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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.98, 1,644.60 and 512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.98, 1,644.60 and 512.34 is: 768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.98 : 1,644.60 = 512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.98/1,644.60 = 512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.98x = 1,644.60 × 512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.98x = 842,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,594.36/1,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.10

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