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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.53, 1,646.30 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.53, 1,646.30 and 367.18 is: 550.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.53 : 1,646.30 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.53/1,646.30 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.53x = 1,646.30 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.53x = 604,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,485.24/1,097.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.77

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