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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.61, 1,646.13 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.61, 1,646.13 and 317.43 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.61 : 1,646.13 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.61/1,646.13 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.61x = 1,646.13 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.61x = 522,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,531.05/1,097.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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