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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.46, 1,521.15 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.46, 1,521.15 and 636.44 is: 878.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.46 : 1,521.15 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.46/1,521.15 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.46x = 1,521.15 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.46x = 968,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,118.49/1,102.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.15

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