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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.36, 1,515.68 and 626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.36, 1,515.68 and 626.13 is: 864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.36 : 1,515.68 = 626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.36/1,515.68 = 626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.36x = 1,515.68 × 626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.36x = 949,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,009.59/1,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.02

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