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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.76, 1,646.04 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.76, 1,646.04 and 448.68 is: 672.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.76 : 1,646.04 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.76/1,646.04 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.76x = 1,646.04 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.76x = 738,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,545.23/1,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.77

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