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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.39, 1,513.39 and 858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.39, 1,513.39 and 858.14 is: 1,183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.39 : 1,513.39 = 858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.39/1,513.39 = 858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.39x = 1,513.39 × 858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.39x = 1,298,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,700.49/1,097.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.44

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