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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.16, 1,512.86 and 624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.16, 1,512.86 and 624.06 is: 861.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.16 : 1,512.86 = 624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.16/1,512.86 = 624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.16x = 1,512.86 × 624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.16x = 944,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,112.29/1,096.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.29

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