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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.65, 1,646.47 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.65, 1,646.47 and 447.93 is: 671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.65 : 1,646.47 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.65/1,646.47 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.65x = 1,646.47 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.65x = 737,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,502.61/1,097.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.89

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