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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.11, 1,533.28 and 638.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.11, 1,533.28 and 638.68 is: 881.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.11 : 1,533.28 = 638.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.11/1,533.28 = 638.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.11x = 1,533.28 × 638.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.11x = 979,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,275.27/1,111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.35

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