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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.67, 1,652.10 and 639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.67, 1,652.10 and 639.56 is: 959.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.67 : 1,652.10 = 639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.67/1,652.10 = 639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.67x = 1,652.10 × 639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.67x = 1,056,618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,618.81/1,101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.11

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