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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.52, 1,520.08 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.52, 1,520.08 and 635.76 is: 877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.52 : 1,520.08 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.52/1,520.08 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.52x = 1,520.08 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.52x = 966,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,406.06/1,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.34

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