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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.87, 1,646.75 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.87, 1,646.75 and 276.14 is: 414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.87 : 1,646.75 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.87/1,646.75 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.87x = 1,646.75 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.87x = 454,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,723.93/1,097.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.19

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