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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.22, 1,644.50 and 805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.22, 1,644.50 and 805.96 is: 1,207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.22 : 1,644.50 = 805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.22/1,644.50 = 805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.22x = 1,644.50 × 805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.22x = 1,325,388.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,388.97/1,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.96

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