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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.16, 1,517.70 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.16, 1,517.70 and 634.14 is: 874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.16 : 1,517.70 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.16/1,517.70 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.16x = 1,517.70 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.16x = 962,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,434.28/1,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.81

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