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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.38, 1,642.20 and 924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.38, 1,642.20 and 924.22 is: 1,383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.38 : 1,642.20 = 924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.38/1,642.20 = 924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.38x = 1,642.20 × 924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.38x = 1,517,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,754.08/1,097.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.07

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