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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.95, 1,516.73 and 626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.95, 1,516.73 and 626.85 is: 865.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.95 : 1,516.73 = 626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.95/1,516.73 = 626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.95x = 1,516.73 × 626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.95x = 950,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,759.07/1,098.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.16

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