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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.30, 1,511.69 and 765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.30, 1,511.69 and 765.14 is: 1,054.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.30 : 1,511.69 = 765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.30/1,511.69 = 765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.30x = 1,511.69 × 765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.30x = 1,156,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,643.10/1,097.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.08

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