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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.91, 1,646.87 and 328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.91, 1,646.87 and 328.41 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.91 : 1,646.87 = 328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.91/1,646.87 = 328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.91x = 1,646.87 × 328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.91x = 540,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,846.93/1,097.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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