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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.55, 1,530.11 and 636.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.55, 1,530.11 and 636.71 is: 878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.55 : 1,530.11 = 636.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.55/1,530.11 = 636.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.55x = 1,530.11 × 636.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.55x = 974,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,236.34/1,108.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.84

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