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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.14, 1,514.09 and 738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.14, 1,514.09 and 738.71 is: 1,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.14 : 1,514.09 = 738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.14/1,514.09 = 738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.14x = 1,514.09 × 738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.14x = 1,118,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,469.73/1,097.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.45

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