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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.78, 1,524.45 and 638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.78, 1,524.45 and 638.94 is: 881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.78 : 1,524.45 = 638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.78/1,524.45 = 638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.78x = 1,524.45 × 638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.78x = 974,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,032.08/1,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.65

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