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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.78, 1,524.60 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.78, 1,524.60 and 639 is: 881.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.78 : 1,524.60 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.78/1,524.60 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.78x = 1,524.60 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.78x = 974,219.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,219.40/1,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.82

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