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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.44, 1,652.07 and 638.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.44, 1,652.07 and 638.93 is: 958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.44 : 1,652.07 = 638.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.44/1,652.07 = 638.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.44x = 1,652.07 × 638.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.44x = 1,055,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,557.09/1,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.34

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