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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.16, 1,514.08 and 817.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.16, 1,514.08 and 817.63 is: 1,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.16 : 1,514.08 = 817.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.16/1,514.08 = 817.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.16x = 1,514.08 × 817.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.16x = 1,237,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,958.38/1,097.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.33

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