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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.38, 1,525.60 and 639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.38, 1,525.60 and 639.90 is: 883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.38 : 1,525.60 = 639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.38/1,525.60 = 639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.38x = 1,525.60 × 639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.38x = 976,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,222.21/1,105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.16

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