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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.68, 1,511.88 and 629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.68, 1,511.88 and 629.84 is: 869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.68 : 1,511.88 = 629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.68/1,511.88 = 629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.68x = 1,511.88 × 629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.68x = 952,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,242.50/1,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.09

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