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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.24, 1,514.25 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.24, 1,514.25 and 625.28 is: 862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.24 : 1,514.25 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.24/1,514.25 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.24x = 1,514.25 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.24x = 946,834.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,834.03/1,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.92

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