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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.36, 1,514.66 and 677.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.36, 1,514.66 and 677.78 is: 935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.36 : 1,514.66 = 677.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.36/1,514.66 = 677.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.36x = 1,514.66 × 677.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.36x = 1,026,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,595.29/1,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.52

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