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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.96, 2,236.56 and 1,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.96, 2,236.56 and 1,097.28 is: 1,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.96 : 2,236.56 = 1,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.96/2,236.56 = 1,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.96x = 2,236.56 × 1,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.96x = 2,454,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,132.56/1,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.00

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