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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.97, 1,512.31 and 623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.97, 1,512.31 and 623.93 is: 860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.97 : 1,512.31 = 623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.97/1,512.31 = 623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.97x = 1,512.31 × 623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.97x = 943,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,575.58/1,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.95

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