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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.25, 1,533.56 and 639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.25, 1,533.56 and 639.27 is: 882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.25 : 1,533.56 = 639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.25/1,533.56 = 639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.25x = 1,533.56 × 639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.25x = 980,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,355.70/1,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.21

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