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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097, 1,514.04 and 631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097, 1,514.04 and 631.16 is: 871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097 : 1,514.04 = 631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097/1,514.04 = 631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097x = 1,514.04 × 631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097x = 955,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,601.49/1,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.10

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