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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.60, 1,646.16 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.60, 1,646.16 and 448.80 is: 673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.60 : 1,646.16 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.60/1,646.16 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.60x = 1,646.16 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.60x = 738,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,796.61/1,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.10

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