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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.70, 1,951.90 and 1,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.70, 1,951.90 and 1,097.75 is: 1,643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.70 : 1,951.90 = 1,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.70/1,951.90 = 1,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.70x = 1,951.90 × 1,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.70x = 2,142,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,700.36/1,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.56

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