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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.76, 1,532.78 and 638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.76, 1,532.78 and 638.55 is: 881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.76 : 1,532.78 = 638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.76/1,532.78 = 638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.76x = 1,532.78 × 638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.76x = 978,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,749.01/1,110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.15

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