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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.77, 1,646.61 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.77, 1,646.61 and 367.29 is: 550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.77 : 1,646.61 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.77/1,646.61 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.77x = 1,646.61 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.77x = 604,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,783.39/1,097.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.92

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