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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.56, 1,514.58 and 631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.56, 1,514.58 and 631.96 is: 872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.56 : 1,514.58 = 631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.56/1,514.58 = 631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.56x = 1,514.58 × 631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.56x = 957,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,153.98/1,097.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.07

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