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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.58, 1,526.02 and 639.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.58, 1,526.02 and 639.92 is: 883.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.58 : 1,526.02 = 639.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.58/1,526.02 = 639.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.58x = 1,526.02 × 639.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.58x = 976,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,530.72/1,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.27

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