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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.51, 1,532.43 and 638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.51, 1,532.43 and 638.30 is: 880.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.51 : 1,532.43 = 638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.51/1,532.43 = 638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.51x = 1,532.43 × 638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.51x = 978,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,144.00/1,110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.81

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