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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.16, 1,644.93 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.16, 1,644.93 and 549.06 is: 823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.16 : 1,644.93 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.16/1,644.93 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.16x = 1,644.93 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.16x = 903,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,165.27/1,097.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.18

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