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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.50, 1,524.20 and 632.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.50, 1,524.20 and 632.39 is: 872.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.50 : 1,524.20 = 632.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.50/1,524.20 = 632.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.50x = 1,524.20 × 632.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.50x = 963,888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,888.84/1,104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.69

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