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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.98, 1,530.38 and 636.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.98, 1,530.38 and 636.89 is: 878.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.98 : 1,530.38 = 636.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.98/1,530.38 = 636.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.98x = 1,530.38 × 636.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.98x = 974,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,672.88/1,108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.89

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