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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.27, 1,533.18 and 639.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.27, 1,533.18 and 639.04 is: 881.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.27 : 1,533.18 = 639.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.27/1,533.18 = 639.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.27x = 1,533.18 × 639.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.27x = 979,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,763.35/1,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.66

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