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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.18, 1,644.71 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.18, 1,644.71 and 366.35 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.18 : 1,644.71 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.18/1,644.71 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.18x = 1,644.71 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.18x = 602,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,529.45/1,097.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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