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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.38, 1,519.41 and 635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.38, 1,519.41 and 635.30 is: 876.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.38 : 1,519.41 = 635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.38/1,519.41 = 635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.38x = 1,519.41 × 635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.38x = 965,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,281.17/1,101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.43

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