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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.03, 1,523.60 and 638.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.03, 1,523.60 and 638.43 is: 881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.03 : 1,523.60 = 638.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.03/1,523.60 = 638.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.03x = 1,523.60 × 638.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.03x = 972,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,708.76/1,104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.05

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