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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.41, 1,646.14 and 480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.41, 1,646.14 and 480.99 is: 721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.41 : 1,646.14 = 480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.41/1,646.14 = 480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.41x = 1,646.14 × 480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.41x = 791,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,771.46/1,097.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.49

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