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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.48, 1,646.82 and 448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.48, 1,646.82 and 448.06 is: 672.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.48 : 1,646.82 = 448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.48/1,646.82 = 448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.48x = 1,646.82 × 448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.48x = 737,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,874.17/1,097.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.33

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