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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.23, 1,511.61 and 765.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.23, 1,511.61 and 765.07 is: 1,054.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.23 : 1,511.61 = 765.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.23/1,511.61 = 765.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.23x = 1,511.61 × 765.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.23x = 1,156,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,479.90/1,097.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.00

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