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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.56, 1,514.64 and 625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.56, 1,514.64 and 625.46 is: 863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.56 : 1,514.64 = 625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.56/1,514.64 = 625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.56x = 1,514.64 × 625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.56x = 947,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,346.73/1,097.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.14

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