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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.60, 1,514.64 and 625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.60, 1,514.64 and 625.52 is: 863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.60 : 1,514.64 = 625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.60/1,514.64 = 625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.60x = 1,514.64 × 625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.60x = 947,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,430.04/1,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.19

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