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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.70, 1,646.94 and 513.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.70, 1,646.94 and 513.02 is: 769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.70 : 1,646.94 = 513.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.70/1,646.94 = 513.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.70x = 1,646.94 × 513.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.70x = 844,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,913.16/1,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.71

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