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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.48, 1,520.38 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.48, 1,520.38 and 636.04 is: 877.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.48 : 1,520.38 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.48/1,520.38 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.48x = 1,520.38 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.48x = 967,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,022.50/1,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.93

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