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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.69, 1,520.33 and 635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.69, 1,520.33 and 635.94 is: 877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.69 : 1,520.33 = 635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.69/1,520.33 = 635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.69x = 1,520.33 × 635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.69x = 966,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,834.06/1,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.59

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