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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.76, 1,646.32 and 715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.76, 1,646.32 and 715.04 is: 1,072.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.76 : 1,646.32 = 715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.76/1,646.32 = 715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.76x = 1,646.32 × 715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.76x = 1,177,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,184.65/1,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.35

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