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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.55, 1,646.29 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.55, 1,646.29 and 275.82 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.55 : 1,646.29 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.55/1,646.29 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.55x = 1,646.29 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.55x = 454,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,073.88/1,097.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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