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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.41, 1,516.10 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.41, 1,516.10 and 626.56 is: 864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.41 : 1,516.10 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.41/1,516.10 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.41x = 1,516.10 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.41x = 949,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,925.39/1,098.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.82

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