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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.69, 1,646.91 and 549.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.69, 1,646.91 and 549.57 is: 824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.69 : 1,646.91 = 549.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.69/1,646.91 = 549.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.69x = 1,646.91 × 549.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.69x = 905,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,092.33/1,097.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.54

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