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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.98, 1,647.11 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.98, 1,647.11 and 367.40 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.98 : 1,647.11 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.98/1,647.11 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.98x = 1,647.11 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.98x = 605,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,153.25/1,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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