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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.30, 1,513.04 and 835.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.30, 1,513.04 and 835.94 is: 1,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.30 : 1,513.04 = 835.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.30/1,513.04 = 835.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.30x = 1,513.04 × 835.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.30x = 1,264,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,810.66/1,097.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.66

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