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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.56, 1,529.76 and 636.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.56, 1,529.76 and 636.13 is: 877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.56 : 1,529.76 = 636.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.56/1,529.76 = 636.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.56x = 1,529.76 × 636.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.56x = 973,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,118.34/1,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.82

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