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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.66, 1,645.55 and 480.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.66, 1,645.55 and 480.89 is: 720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.66 : 1,645.55 = 480.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.66/1,645.55 = 480.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.66x = 1,645.55 × 480.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.66x = 791,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,333.86/1,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.93

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