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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.72, 1,515 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.72, 1,515 and 632 is: 872.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.72 : 1,515 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.72/1,515 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.72x = 1,515 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.72x = 957,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,480/1,097.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.24

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