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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.68, 1,955.52 and 1,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.68, 1,955.52 and 1,097.60 is: 1,643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.68 : 1,955.52 = 1,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.68/1,955.52 = 1,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.68x = 1,955.52 × 1,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.68x = 2,146,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,378.75/1,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.88

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