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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.71, 1,514.77 and 625.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.71, 1,514.77 and 625.54 is: 863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.71 : 1,514.77 = 625.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.71/1,514.77 = 625.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.71x = 1,514.77 × 625.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.71x = 947,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,549.23/1,097.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.21

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