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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.32, 1,515 and 848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.32, 1,515 and 848.20 is: 1,171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.32 : 1,515 = 848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.32/1,515 = 848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.32x = 1,515 × 848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.32x = 1,285,023
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,023/1,097.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.06

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