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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.22, 1,652.08 and 639.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.22, 1,652.08 and 639.38 is: 959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.22 : 1,652.08 = 639.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.22/1,652.08 = 639.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.22x = 1,652.08 × 639.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.22x = 1,056,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,310.64/1,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.22

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