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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.24, 1,525.38 and 639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.24, 1,525.38 and 639.52 is: 882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.24 : 1,525.38 = 639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.24/1,525.38 = 639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.24x = 1,525.38 × 639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.24x = 975,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,511.02/1,105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.62

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