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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.75, 1,646.63 and 448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.75, 1,646.63 and 448.03 is: 672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.75 : 1,646.63 = 448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.75/1,646.63 = 448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.75x = 1,646.63 × 448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.75x = 737,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,741.14/1,097.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.05

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