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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.42, 1,532.23 and 638.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.42, 1,532.23 and 638.34 is: 880.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.42 : 1,532.23 = 638.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.42/1,532.23 = 638.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.42x = 1,532.23 × 638.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.42x = 978,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,082.10/1,110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.82

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