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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.68, 1,646.50 and 317.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.68, 1,646.50 and 317.65 is: 476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.68 : 1,646.50 = 317.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.68/1,646.50 = 317.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.68x = 1,646.50 × 317.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.68x = 523,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,009.14/1,097.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.47

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