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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.51, 1,526.96 and 634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.51, 1,526.96 and 634.40 is: 875.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.51 : 1,526.96 = 634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.51/1,526.96 = 634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.51x = 1,526.96 × 634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.51x = 968,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,692.62/1,106.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.45

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