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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.49, 1,646.51 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.49, 1,646.51 and 367.07 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.49 : 1,646.51 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.49/1,646.51 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.49x = 1,646.51 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.49x = 604,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,374.36/1,097.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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