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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.56, 1,644.50 and 663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.56, 1,644.50 and 663.82 is: 994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.56 : 1,644.50 = 663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.56/1,644.50 = 663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.56x = 1,644.50 × 663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.56x = 1,091,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,651.99/1,097.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.62

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