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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.08, 1,514.28 and 631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.08, 1,514.28 and 631.48 is: 871.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.08 : 1,514.28 = 631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.08/1,514.28 = 631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.08x = 1,514.28 × 631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.08x = 956,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,237.53/1,097.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.62

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