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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.48, 1,532.44 and 638.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.48, 1,532.44 and 638.39 is: 880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.48 : 1,532.44 = 638.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.48/1,532.44 = 638.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.48x = 1,532.44 × 638.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.48x = 978,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,294.37/1,110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.97

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