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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.32, 1,533.60 and 639.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.32, 1,533.60 and 639.21 is: 882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.32 : 1,533.60 = 639.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.32/1,533.60 = 639.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.32x = 1,533.60 × 639.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.32x = 980,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,292.46/1,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.10

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