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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.70, 1,645.26 and 1,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.70, 1,645.26 and 1,085.52 is: 1,627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.70 : 1,645.26 = 1,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.70/1,645.26 = 1,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.70x = 1,645.26 × 1,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.70x = 1,785,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,962.64/1,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.00

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