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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.65, 1,525.26 and 639.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.65, 1,525.26 and 639.63 is: 882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.65 : 1,525.26 = 639.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.65/1,525.26 = 639.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.65x = 1,525.26 × 639.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.65x = 975,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,602.05/1,105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.38

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