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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.55, 1,646.19 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.55, 1,646.19 and 317.64 is: 476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.55 : 1,646.19 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.55/1,646.19 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.55x = 1,646.19 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.55x = 522,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,895.79/1,097.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.42

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