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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.83, 1,646.96 and 481.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.83, 1,646.96 and 481.51 is: 722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.83 : 1,646.96 = 481.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.83/1,646.96 = 481.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.83x = 1,646.96 × 481.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.83x = 793,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,027.71/1,097.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.36

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