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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.12, 1,519.20 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.12, 1,519.20 and 635.04 is: 876.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.12 : 1,519.20 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.12/1,519.20 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.12x = 1,519.20 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.12x = 964,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,752.77/1,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.16

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