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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.64, 1,645.09 and 784.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.64, 1,645.09 and 784.82 is: 1,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.64 : 1,645.09 = 784.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.64/1,645.09 = 784.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.64x = 1,645.09 × 784.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.64x = 1,291,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,101.68/1,097.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.25

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