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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.73, 1,515.45 and 796.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.73, 1,515.45 and 796.71 is: 1,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.73 : 1,515.45 = 796.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.73/1,515.45 = 796.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.73x = 1,515.45 × 796.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.73x = 1,207,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,374.17/1,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.88

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