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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.20, 1,513.95 and 624.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.20, 1,513.95 and 624.91 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.20 : 1,513.95 = 624.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.20/1,513.95 = 624.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.20x = 1,513.95 × 624.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.20x = 946,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,082.49/1,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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