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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.31, 1,519.82 and 635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.31, 1,519.82 and 635.56 is: 877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.31 : 1,519.82 = 635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.31/1,519.82 = 635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.31x = 1,519.82 × 635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.31x = 965,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,936.80/1,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.08

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