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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.74, 1,529.62 and 636.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.74, 1,529.62 and 636.46 is: 878.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.74 : 1,529.62 = 636.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.74/1,529.62 = 636.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.74x = 1,529.62 × 636.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.74x = 973,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,541.95/1,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.07

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