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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.17, 1,523.90 and 638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.17, 1,523.90 and 638.33 is: 880.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.17 : 1,523.90 = 638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.17/1,523.90 = 638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.17x = 1,523.90 × 638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.17x = 972,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,747.90/1,104.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.98

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