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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.86, 1,647.44 and 481.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.86, 1,647.44 and 481.66 is: 722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.86 : 1,647.44 = 481.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.86/1,647.44 = 481.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.86x = 1,647.44 × 481.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.86x = 793,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,505.95/1,097.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.78

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