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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.52, 1,652.90 and 639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.52, 1,652.90 and 639.76 is: 959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.52 : 1,652.90 = 639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.52/1,652.90 = 639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.52x = 1,652.90 × 639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.52x = 1,057,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,459.30/1,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.13

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