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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.65, 1,523.88 and 638.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.65, 1,523.88 and 638.63 is: 881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.65 : 1,523.88 = 638.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.65/1,523.88 = 638.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.65x = 1,523.88 × 638.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.65x = 973,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,187.87/1,104.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.00

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