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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.22, 1,523.55 and 638.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.22, 1,523.55 and 638.38 is: 880.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.22 : 1,523.55 = 638.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.22/1,523.55 = 638.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.22x = 1,523.55 × 638.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.22x = 972,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,603.85/1,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.81

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