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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.67, 1,646.67 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.67, 1,646.67 and 367.08 is: 550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.67 : 1,646.67 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.67/1,646.67 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.67x = 1,646.67 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.67x = 604,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,459.62/1,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.68

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