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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.76, 1,524.18 and 638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.76, 1,524.18 and 638.76 is: 881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.76 : 1,524.18 = 638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.76/1,524.18 = 638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.76x = 1,524.18 × 638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.76x = 973,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,585.22/1,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.26

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