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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.69, 1,513.65 and 897.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.69, 1,513.65 and 897.02 is: 1,236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.69 : 1,513.65 = 897.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.69/1,513.65 = 897.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.69x = 1,513.65 × 897.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.69x = 1,357,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,776.74/1,097.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.94

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