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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.11, 1,676.40 and 1,097.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.11, 1,676.40 and 1,097.25 is: 1,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.11 : 1,676.40 = 1,097.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.11/1,676.40 = 1,097.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.11x = 1,676.40 × 1,097.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.11x = 1,839,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,429.90/1,215.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.80

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