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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092, 1,507.14 and 626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092, 1,507.14 and 626.16 is: 864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092 : 1,507.14 = 626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092/1,507.14 = 626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092x = 1,507.14 × 626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092x = 943,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,710.78/1,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.20

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