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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.21, 1,513.98 and 624.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.21, 1,513.98 and 624.95 is: 862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.21 : 1,513.98 = 624.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.21/1,513.98 = 624.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.21x = 1,513.98 × 624.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.21x = 946,154.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,154.23/1,097.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.33

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