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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.93, 1,514.97 and 625.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.93, 1,514.97 and 625.75 is: 863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.93 : 1,514.97 = 625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.93/1,514.97 = 625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.93x = 1,514.97 × 625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.93x = 947,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,988.69/1,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.43

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