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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.07, 1,529.29 and 636.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.07, 1,529.29 and 636.05 is: 877.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.07 : 1,529.29 = 636.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.07/1,529.29 = 636.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.07x = 1,529.29 × 636.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.07x = 972,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,697.34/1,108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.83

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