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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.42, 1,519.92 and 635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.42, 1,519.92 and 635.58 is: 877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.42 : 1,519.92 = 635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.42/1,519.92 = 635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.42x = 1,519.92 × 635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.42x = 966,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,030.75/1,101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.08

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