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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.68, 1,515 and 875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.68, 1,515 and 875.34 is: 1,209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.68 : 1,515 = 875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.68/1,515 = 875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.68x = 1,515 × 875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.68x = 1,326,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,140.10/1,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.23

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