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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.66, 1,646.04 and 520.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.66, 1,646.04 and 520.13 is: 779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.66 : 1,646.04 = 520.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.66/1,646.04 = 520.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.66x = 1,646.04 × 520.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.66x = 856,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,154.79/1,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.98

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