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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.79, 1,514.69 and 649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.79, 1,514.69 and 649.68 is: 896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.79 : 1,514.69 = 649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.79/1,514.69 = 649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.79x = 1,514.69 × 649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.79x = 984,060.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,060.55/1,097.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.40

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