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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.28, 1,523.96 and 638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.28, 1,523.96 and 638.52 is: 881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.28 : 1,523.96 = 638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.28/1,523.96 = 638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.28x = 1,523.96 × 638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.28x = 973,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,078.94/1,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.19

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