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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.53, 1,533.86 and 639.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.53, 1,533.86 and 639.45 is: 882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.53 : 1,533.86 = 639.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.53/1,533.86 = 639.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.53x = 1,533.86 × 639.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.53x = 980,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,823.58/1,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.41

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