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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.66, 1,511.97 and 764.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.66, 1,511.97 and 764.62 is: 1,054.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.66 : 1,511.97 = 764.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.66/1,511.97 = 764.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.66x = 1,511.97 × 764.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.66x = 1,156,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,082.50/1,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.18

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