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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.45, 1,646.27 and 404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.45, 1,646.27 and 404.29 is: 606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.45 : 1,646.27 = 404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.45/1,646.27 = 404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.45x = 1,646.27 × 404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.45x = 665,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,560.25/1,097.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.46

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