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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.64, 1,717.32 and 1,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.64, 1,717.32 and 1,097.60 is: 1,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.64 : 1,717.32 = 1,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.64/1,717.32 = 1,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.64x = 1,717.32 × 1,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.64x = 1,884,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,930.43/1,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.32

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