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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.57, 1,532.64 and 638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.57, 1,532.64 and 638.62 is: 881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.57 : 1,532.64 = 638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.57/1,532.64 = 638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.57x = 1,532.64 × 638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.57x = 978,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,771.04/1,110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.32

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