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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.04, 1,523.70 and 638.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.04, 1,523.70 and 638.29 is: 880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.04 : 1,523.70 = 638.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.04/1,523.70 = 638.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.04x = 1,523.70 × 638.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.04x = 972,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,554.85/1,104.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.91

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