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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.25, 1,646.69 and 520.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.25, 1,646.69 and 520.13 is: 780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.25 : 1,646.69 = 520.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.25/1,646.69 = 520.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.25x = 1,646.69 × 520.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.25x = 856,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,492.87/1,097.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.58

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