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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.96, 1,646.87 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.96, 1,646.87 and 367.61 is: 551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.96 : 1,646.87 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.96/1,646.87 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.96x = 1,646.87 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.96x = 605,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,395.81/1,097.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.38

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