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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.11, 1,513.59 and 765.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.11, 1,513.59 and 765.21 is: 1,056.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.11 : 1,513.59 = 765.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.11/1,513.59 = 765.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.11x = 1,513.59 × 765.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.11x = 1,158,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,214.20/1,096.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.66

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