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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.20, 1,512.57 and 623.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.20, 1,512.57 and 623.91 is: 860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.20 : 1,512.57 = 623.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.20/1,512.57 = 623.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.20x = 1,512.57 × 623.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.20x = 943,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,707.55/1,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.89

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