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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.94, 1,647.03 and 550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.94, 1,647.03 and 550.20 is: 825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.94 : 1,647.03 = 550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.94/1,647.03 = 550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.94x = 1,647.03 × 550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.94x = 906,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,195.91/1,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.36

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