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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.29, 1,533.42 and 639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.29, 1,533.42 and 639.26 is: 882.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.29 : 1,533.42 = 639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.29/1,533.42 = 639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.29x = 1,533.42 × 639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.29x = 980,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,246.40/1,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.08

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