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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.69, 1,644.68 and 663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.69, 1,644.68 and 663.94 is: 994.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.69 : 1,644.68 = 663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.69/1,644.68 = 663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.69x = 1,644.68 × 663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.69x = 1,091,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,968.84/1,097.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.79

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