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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.25, 1,646.15 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.25, 1,646.15 and 327.75 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.25 : 1,646.15 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.25/1,646.15 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.25x = 1,646.15 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.25x = 539,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,524.02/1,097.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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