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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.50, 1,525.59 and 639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.50, 1,525.59 and 639.75 is: 882.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.50 : 1,525.59 = 639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.50/1,525.59 = 639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.50x = 1,525.59 × 639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.50x = 975,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,996.20/1,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.86

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