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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.67, 1,646.25 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.67, 1,646.25 and 317.64 is: 476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.67 : 1,646.25 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.67/1,646.25 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.67x = 1,646.25 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.67x = 522,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,914.85/1,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.39

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