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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.85, 1,514.88 and 705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.85, 1,514.88 and 705.40 is: 973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.85 : 1,514.88 = 705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.85/1,514.88 = 705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.85x = 1,514.88 × 705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.85x = 1,068,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,596.35/1,097.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.35

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