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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.06, 1,644.39 and 480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.06, 1,644.39 and 480.54 is: 720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.06 : 1,644.39 = 480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.06/1,644.39 = 480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.06x = 1,644.39 × 480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.06x = 790,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,195.17/1,097.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.28

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