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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.96, 1,515.11 and 901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.96, 1,515.11 and 901.13 is: 1,243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.96 : 1,515.11 = 901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.96/1,515.11 = 901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.96x = 1,515.11 × 901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.96x = 1,365,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,298.99/1,097.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.49

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