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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.80, 1,646.67 and 448.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.80, 1,646.67 and 448.51 is: 672.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.80 : 1,646.67 = 448.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.80/1,646.67 = 448.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.80x = 1,646.67 × 448.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.80x = 738,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,547.96/1,097.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.75

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