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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.50, 1,526.88 and 634.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.50, 1,526.88 and 634.54 is: 875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.50 : 1,526.88 = 634.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.50/1,526.88 = 634.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.50x = 1,526.88 × 634.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.50x = 968,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,866.44/1,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.61

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