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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.46, 1,532.34 and 638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.46, 1,532.34 and 638.20 is: 880.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.46 : 1,532.34 = 638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.46/1,532.34 = 638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.46x = 1,532.34 × 638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.46x = 977,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,939.39/1,110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.66

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