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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.56, 1,520.10 and 635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.56, 1,520.10 and 635.96 is: 877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.56 : 1,520.10 = 635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.56/1,520.10 = 635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.56x = 1,520.10 × 635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.56x = 966,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,722.80/1,101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.59

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