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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.30, 1,646.22 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.30, 1,646.22 and 317.37 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.30 : 1,646.22 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.30/1,646.22 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.30x = 1,646.22 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.30x = 522,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,458.94/1,097.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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