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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.75, 1,523.24 and 638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.75, 1,523.24 and 638.15 is: 880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.75 : 1,523.24 = 638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.75/1,523.24 = 638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.75x = 1,523.24 × 638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.75x = 972,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,055.61/1,103.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.68

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