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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.44, 1,524.06 and 638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.44, 1,524.06 and 638.84 is: 881.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.44 : 1,524.06 = 638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.44/1,524.06 = 638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.44x = 1,524.06 × 638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.44x = 973,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,630.49/1,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.56

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