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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.15, 1,527.82 and 634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.15, 1,527.82 and 634.72 is: 875.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.15 : 1,527.82 = 634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.15/1,527.82 = 634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.15x = 1,527.82 × 634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.15x = 969,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,732.59/1,107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.88

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