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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.14, 1,512.36 and 875.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.14, 1,512.36 and 875.74 is: 1,207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.14 : 1,512.36 = 875.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.14/1,512.36 = 875.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.14x = 1,512.36 × 875.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.14x = 1,324,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,434.15/1,097.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.17

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