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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104, 1,523.20 and 638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104, 1,523.20 and 638.08 is: 880.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104 : 1,523.20 = 638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104/1,523.20 = 638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104x = 1,523.20 × 638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104x = 971,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,923.46/1,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.37

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