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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.94, 1,645.43 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.94, 1,645.43 and 550.52 is: 825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.94 : 1,645.43 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.94/1,645.43 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.94x = 1,645.43 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.94x = 905,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,842.12/1,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.04

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