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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.75, 1,647.36 and 520.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.75, 1,647.36 and 520.67 is: 781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.75 : 1,647.36 = 520.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.75/1,647.36 = 520.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.75x = 1,647.36 × 520.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.75x = 857,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,730.93/1,097.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.35

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