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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.68, 1,495.08 and 635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.68, 1,495.08 and 635.17 is: 876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.68 : 1,495.08 = 635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.68/1,495.08 = 635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.68x = 1,495.08 × 635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.68x = 949,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,626.61/1,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.30

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