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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.96, 1,647.12 and 520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.96, 1,647.12 and 520.52 is: 780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.96 : 1,647.12 = 520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.96/1,647.12 = 520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.96x = 1,647.12 × 520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.96x = 857,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,358.90/1,097.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.87

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