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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.42, 1,524.24 and 638.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.42, 1,524.24 and 638.58 is: 881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.42 : 1,524.24 = 638.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.42/1,524.24 = 638.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.42x = 1,524.24 × 638.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.42x = 973,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,349.18/1,104.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.32

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