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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.68, 1,512.48 and 835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.68, 1,512.48 and 835.24 is: 1,150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.68 : 1,512.48 = 835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.68/1,512.48 = 835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.68x = 1,512.48 × 835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.68x = 1,263,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,283.80/1,097.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.87

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