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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.52, 1,644.81 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.52, 1,644.81 and 403.55 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.52 : 1,644.81 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.52/1,644.81 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.52x = 1,644.81 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.52x = 663,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,754.85/1,097.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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