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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.57, 1,520.16 and 635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.57, 1,520.16 and 635.82 is: 877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.57 : 1,520.16 = 635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.57/1,520.16 = 635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.57x = 1,520.16 × 635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.57x = 966,548.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,548.13/1,101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.43

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