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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.08, 1,518.84 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.08, 1,518.84 and 635 is: 875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.08 : 1,518.84 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.08/1,518.84 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.08x = 1,518.84 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.08x = 964,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,463.40/1,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.92

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