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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.76, 1,515.16 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.76, 1,515.16 and 632.28 is: 872.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.76 : 1,515.16 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.76/1,515.16 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.76x = 1,515.16 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.76x = 958,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,005.36/1,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.69

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