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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.72, 1,519.20 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.72, 1,519.20 and 635 is: 876.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.72 : 1,519.20 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.72/1,519.20 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.72x = 1,519.20 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.72x = 964,692
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,692/1,100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.42

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