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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.98, 1,645.37 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.98, 1,645.37 and 275.23 is: 412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.98 : 1,645.37 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.98/1,645.37 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.98x = 1,645.37 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.98x = 452,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,855.19/1,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.82

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