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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.36, 1,646.06 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.36, 1,646.06 and 404.19 is: 606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.36 : 1,646.06 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.36/1,646.06 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.36x = 1,646.06 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.36x = 665,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,318.97/1,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.29

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