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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.66, 1,520.42 and 635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.66, 1,520.42 and 635.91 is: 877.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.66 : 1,520.42 = 635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.66/1,520.42 = 635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.66x = 1,520.42 × 635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.66x = 966,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,847.10/1,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.63

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