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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.64, 1,521.68 and 636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.64, 1,521.68 and 636.88 is: 878.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.64 : 1,521.68 = 636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.64/1,521.68 = 636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.64x = 1,521.68 × 636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.64x = 969,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,127.56/1,102.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.92

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