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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.56, 1,533.93 and 639.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.56, 1,533.93 and 639.45 is: 882.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.56 : 1,533.93 = 639.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.56/1,533.93 = 639.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.56x = 1,533.93 × 639.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.56x = 980,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,871.54/1,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.43

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