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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.67, 1,524.59 and 638.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.67, 1,524.59 and 638.83 is: 881.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.67 : 1,524.59 = 638.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.67/1,524.59 = 638.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.67x = 1,524.59 × 638.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.67x = 973,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,953.83/1,104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.67

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