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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.84, 1,524.51 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.84, 1,524.51 and 639 is: 881.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.84 : 1,524.51 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.84/1,524.51 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.84x = 1,524.51 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.84x = 974,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,161.89/1,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.72

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