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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.59, 1,525.79 and 639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.59, 1,525.79 and 639.84 is: 883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.59 : 1,525.79 = 639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.59/1,525.79 = 639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.59x = 1,525.79 × 639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.59x = 976,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,268.79/1,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.03

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