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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.94, 1,533.09 and 638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.94, 1,533.09 and 638.92 is: 881.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.94 : 1,533.09 = 638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.94/1,533.09 = 638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.94x = 1,533.09 × 638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.94x = 979,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,521.86/1,110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.71

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