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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.25, 1,524.14 and 638.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.25, 1,524.14 and 638.77 is: 881.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.25 : 1,524.14 = 638.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.25/1,524.14 = 638.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.25x = 1,524.14 × 638.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.25x = 973,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,574.91/1,104.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.66

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