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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.13, 1,645.80 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.13, 1,645.80 and 366.78 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.13 : 1,645.80 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.13/1,645.80 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.13x = 1,645.80 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.13x = 603,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,646.52/1,097.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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