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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.78, 1,530.19 and 636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.78, 1,530.19 and 636.75 is: 878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.78 : 1,530.19 = 636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.78/1,530.19 = 636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.78x = 1,530.19 × 636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.78x = 974,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,349.28/1,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.76

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