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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.75, 1,514.90 and 632.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.75, 1,514.90 and 632.09 is: 872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.75 : 1,514.90 = 632.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.75/1,514.90 = 632.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.75x = 1,514.90 × 632.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.75x = 957,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,553.14/1,097.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.29

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