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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.50, 1,511.82 and 629.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.50, 1,511.82 and 629.75 is: 869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.50 : 1,511.82 = 629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.50/1,511.82 = 629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.50x = 1,511.82 × 629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.50x = 952,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,068.65/1,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.07

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