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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.99, 1,520.65 and 629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.99, 1,520.65 and 629.73 is: 868.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.99 : 1,520.65 = 629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.99/1,520.65 = 629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.99x = 1,520.65 × 629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.99x = 957,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,599.01/1,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.98

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