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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.21, 1,645.74 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.21, 1,645.74 and 366.75 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.21 : 1,645.74 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.21/1,645.74 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.21x = 1,645.74 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.21x = 603,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,575.15/1,097.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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