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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.52, 1,514.64 and 631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.52, 1,514.64 and 631.84 is: 871.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.52 : 1,514.64 = 631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.52/1,514.64 = 631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.52x = 1,514.64 × 631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.52x = 957,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,010.14/1,097.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.98

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