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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.83, 1,527.56 and 634.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.83, 1,527.56 and 634.78 is: 876.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.83 : 1,527.56 = 634.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.83/1,527.56 = 634.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.83x = 1,527.56 × 634.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.83x = 969,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,665.65/1,106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.07

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