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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.53, 1,646.71 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.53, 1,646.71 and 404.66 is: 607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.53 : 1,646.71 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.53/1,646.71 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.53x = 1,646.71 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.53x = 666,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,363.05/1,097.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.15

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