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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.26, 1,518.39 and 628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.26, 1,518.39 and 628.22 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.26 : 1,518.39 = 628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.26/1,518.39 = 628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.26x = 1,518.39 × 628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.26x = 953,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,882.97/1,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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