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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.12, 1,519.22 and 629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.12, 1,519.22 and 629 is: 867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.12 : 1,519.22 = 629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.12/1,519.22 = 629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.12x = 1,519.22 × 629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.12x = 955,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,589.38/1,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.83

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