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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.72, 1,527.28 and 634.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.72, 1,527.28 and 634.65 is: 875.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.72 : 1,527.28 = 634.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.72/1,527.28 = 634.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.72x = 1,527.28 × 634.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.72x = 969,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,287.55/1,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.82

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