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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.11, 1,529.15 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.11, 1,529.15 and 636.08 is: 877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.11 : 1,529.15 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.11/1,529.15 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.11x = 1,529.15 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.11x = 972,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,661.73/1,108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.77

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