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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.60, 1,511.78 and 623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.60, 1,511.78 and 623.44 is: 860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.60 : 1,511.78 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.60/1,511.78 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.60x = 1,511.78 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.60x = 942,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,504.12/1,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.26

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