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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.58, 1,803.76 and 1,097.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.58, 1,803.76 and 1,097.98 is: 1,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.58 : 1,803.76 = 1,097.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.58/1,803.76 = 1,097.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.58x = 1,803.76 × 1,097.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.58x = 1,980,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,492.40/1,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.62

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