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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.97, 1,529.23 and 635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.97, 1,529.23 and 635.94 is: 877.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.97 : 1,529.23 = 635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.97/1,529.23 = 635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.97x = 1,529.23 × 635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.97x = 972,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,498.53/1,107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.73

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