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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.52, 1,533.99 and 639.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.52, 1,533.99 and 639.57 is: 882.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.52 : 1,533.99 = 639.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.52/1,533.99 = 639.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.52x = 1,533.99 × 639.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.52x = 981,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,083.12/1,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.65

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