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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.90, 1,646.24 and 707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.90, 1,646.24 and 707.88 is: 1,061.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.90 : 1,646.24 = 707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.90/1,646.24 = 707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.90x = 1,646.24 × 707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.90x = 1,165,336.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,336.83/1,097.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.43

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