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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.17, 1,515.36 and 626.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.17, 1,515.36 and 626.09 is: 863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.17 : 1,515.36 = 626.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.17/1,515.36 = 626.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.17x = 1,515.36 × 626.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.17x = 948,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,744.17/1,098.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.94

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