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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.02, 1,533.29 and 639.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.02, 1,533.29 and 639.07 is: 881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.02 : 1,533.29 = 639.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.02/1,533.29 = 639.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.02x = 1,533.29 × 639.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.02x = 979,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,875.73/1,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.96

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