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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.66, 1,514.68 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.66, 1,514.68 and 625.59 is: 863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.66 : 1,514.68 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.66/1,514.68 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.66x = 1,514.68 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.66x = 947,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,568.66/1,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.26

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