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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.59, 1,514.40 and 625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.59, 1,514.40 and 625.51 is: 863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.59 : 1,514.40 = 625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.59/1,514.40 = 625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.59x = 1,514.40 × 625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.59x = 947,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,272.34/1,097.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.05

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