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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.47, 1,644.98 and 550.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.47, 1,644.98 and 550.11 is: 824.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.47 : 1,644.98 = 550.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.47/1,644.98 = 550.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.47x = 1,644.98 × 550.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.47x = 904,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,919.95/1,097.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.55

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