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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.44, 1,646.16 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.44, 1,646.16 and 327.94 is: 491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.44 : 1,646.16 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.44/1,646.16 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.44x = 1,646.16 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.44x = 539,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,836.37/1,097.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.91

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