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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.89, 1,645.72 and 706.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.89, 1,645.72 and 706.79 is: 1,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.89 : 1,645.72 = 706.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.89/1,645.72 = 706.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.89x = 1,645.72 × 706.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.89x = 1,163,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,180.79/1,097.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.47

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