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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.76, 1,518.96 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.76, 1,518.96 and 635.04 is: 876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.76 : 1,518.96 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.76/1,518.96 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.76x = 1,518.96 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.76x = 964,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,600.36/1,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.30

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