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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.33, 1,644.48 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.33, 1,644.48 and 481.55 is: 721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.33 : 1,644.48 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.33/1,644.48 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.33x = 1,644.48 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.33x = 791,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,891.12/1,097.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.66

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