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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.48, 1,515.93 and 626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.48, 1,515.93 and 626.46 is: 864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.48 : 1,515.93 = 626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.48/1,515.93 = 626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.48x = 1,515.93 × 626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.48x = 949,669.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,669.51/1,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.53

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