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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.74, 1,512.05 and 623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.74, 1,512.05 and 623.56 is: 860.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.74 : 1,512.05 = 623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.74/1,512.05 = 623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.74x = 1,512.05 × 623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.74x = 942,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,853.90/1,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.47

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