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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.27, 1,529.52 and 636.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.27, 1,529.52 and 636.25 is: 878.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.27 : 1,529.52 = 636.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.27/1,529.52 = 636.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.27x = 1,529.52 × 636.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.27x = 973,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,157.10/1,108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.09

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