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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.46, 1,646.19 and 549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.46, 1,646.19 and 549.09 is: 823.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.46 : 1,646.19 = 549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.46/1,646.19 = 549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.46x = 1,646.19 × 549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.46x = 903,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,906.47/1,097.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.64

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