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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.10, 1,513.99 and 624.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.10, 1,513.99 and 624.97 is: 862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.10 : 1,513.99 = 624.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.10/1,513.99 = 624.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.10x = 1,513.99 × 624.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.10x = 946,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,187.64/1,097.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.45

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