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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.94, 1,516.47 and 626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.94, 1,516.47 and 626.86 is: 865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.94 : 1,516.47 = 626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.94/1,516.47 = 626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.94x = 1,516.47 × 626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.94x = 950,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,614.38/1,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.03

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