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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.83, 1,644.13 and 837.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.83, 1,644.13 and 837.51 is: 1,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.83 : 1,644.13 = 837.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.83/1,644.13 = 837.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.83x = 1,644.13 × 837.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.83x = 1,376,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,975.32/1,097.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.27

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