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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.07, 1,523.61 and 638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.07, 1,523.61 and 638.32 is: 880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.07 : 1,523.61 = 638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.07/1,523.61 = 638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.07x = 1,523.61 × 638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.07x = 972,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,550.74/1,104.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.88

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