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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101, 1,519.38 and 635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101, 1,519.38 and 635.25 is: 876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101 : 1,519.38 = 635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101/1,519.38 = 635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101x = 1,519.38 × 635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101x = 965,186.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,186.15/1,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.65

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