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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.39, 1,532.17 and 638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.39, 1,532.17 and 638.20 is: 880.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.39 : 1,532.17 = 638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.39/1,532.17 = 638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.39x = 1,532.17 × 638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.39x = 977,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,820.04/1,110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.61

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