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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.41, 1,519.94 and 635.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.41, 1,519.94 and 635.93 is: 877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.41 : 1,519.94 = 635.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.41/1,519.94 = 635.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.41x = 1,519.94 × 635.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.41x = 966,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,567.84/1,101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.58

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