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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.82, 1,514.43 and 835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.82, 1,514.43 and 835.38 is: 1,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.82 : 1,514.43 = 835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.82/1,514.43 = 835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.82x = 1,514.43 × 835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.82x = 1,265,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,124.53/1,097.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.40

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