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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.31, 1,525.41 and 639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.31, 1,525.41 and 639.56 is: 882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.31 : 1,525.41 = 639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.31/1,525.41 = 639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.31x = 1,525.41 × 639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.31x = 975,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,592.63/1,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.64

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