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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.64, 1,512.98 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.64, 1,512.98 and 624.48 is: 861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.64 : 1,512.98 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.64/1,512.98 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.64x = 1,512.98 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.64x = 944,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,825.75/1,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.56

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