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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.66, 1,652.74 and 639.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.66, 1,652.74 and 639.82 is: 959.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.66 : 1,652.74 = 639.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.66/1,652.74 = 639.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.66x = 1,652.74 × 639.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.66x = 1,057,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,456.11/1,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.88

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