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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.49, 1,514.07 and 761.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.49, 1,514.07 and 761.34 is: 1,050.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.49 : 1,514.07 = 761.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.49/1,514.07 = 761.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.49x = 1,514.07 × 761.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.49x = 1,152,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,722.05/1,097.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.33

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