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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.38, 1,646.13 and 634.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.38, 1,646.13 and 634.19 is: 951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.38 : 1,646.13 = 634.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.38/1,646.13 = 634.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.38x = 1,646.13 × 634.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.38x = 1,043,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,959.18/1,097.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.32

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