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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.56, 1,643.94 and 711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.56, 1,643.94 and 711.64 is: 1,065.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.56 : 1,643.94 = 711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.56/1,643.94 = 711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.56x = 1,643.94 × 711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.56x = 1,169,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,893.46/1,097.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.90

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