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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.58, 1,511.84 and 623.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.58, 1,511.84 and 623.42 is: 860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.58 : 1,511.84 = 623.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.58/1,511.84 = 623.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.58x = 1,511.84 × 623.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.58x = 942,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,510.96/1,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.28

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