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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.89, 1,514.08 and 858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.89, 1,514.08 and 858.64 is: 1,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.89 : 1,514.08 = 858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.89/1,514.08 = 858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.89x = 1,514.08 × 858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.89x = 1,300,049.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,049.65/1,097.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.13

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