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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.72, 1,524.08 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.72, 1,524.08 and 638.88 is: 881.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.72 : 1,524.08 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.72/1,524.08 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.72x = 1,524.08 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.72x = 973,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,704.23/1,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.40

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