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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.70, 1,644.33 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.70, 1,644.33 and 549.06 is: 822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.70 : 1,644.33 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.70/1,644.33 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.70x = 1,644.33 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.70x = 902,835.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,835.83/1,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.48

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