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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.89, 1,520.73 and 629.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.89, 1,520.73 and 629.87 is: 869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.89 : 1,520.73 = 629.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.89/1,520.73 = 629.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.89x = 1,520.73 × 629.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.89x = 957,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,854.60/1,101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.29

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