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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.20, 1,512.68 and 624.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.20, 1,512.68 and 624.09 is: 861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.20 : 1,512.68 = 624.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.20/1,512.68 = 624.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.20x = 1,512.68 × 624.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.20x = 944,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,040.90/1,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.20

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