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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.40, 1,644.66 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.40, 1,644.66 and 447.39 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.40 : 1,644.66 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.40/1,644.66 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.40x = 1,644.66 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.40x = 735,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,804.44/1,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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