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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.64, 1,639.08 and 1,085.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.64, 1,639.08 and 1,085.49 is: 1,620.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.64 : 1,639.08 = 1,085.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.64/1,639.08 = 1,085.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.64x = 1,639.08 × 1,085.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.64x = 1,779,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,204.95/1,097.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.94

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