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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.26, 1,524.09 and 638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.26, 1,524.09 and 638.50 is: 881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.26 : 1,524.09 = 638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.26/1,524.09 = 638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.26x = 1,524.09 × 638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.26x = 973,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,131.47/1,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.25

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