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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.28, 1,513.95 and 643.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.28, 1,513.95 and 643.03 is: 887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.28 : 1,513.95 = 643.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.28/1,513.95 = 643.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.28x = 1,513.95 × 643.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.28x = 973,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,515.27/1,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.21

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