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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.84, 1,514.96 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.84, 1,514.96 and 632 is: 872.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.84 : 1,514.96 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.84/1,514.96 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.84x = 1,514.96 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.84x = 957,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,454.72/1,097.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.13

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