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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.40, 1,533.72 and 639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.40, 1,533.72 and 639.30 is: 882.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.40 : 1,533.72 = 639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.40/1,533.72 = 639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.40x = 1,533.72 × 639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.40x = 980,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,507.20/1,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.23

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