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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.66, 1,533.94 and 639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.66, 1,533.94 and 639.52 is: 882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.66 : 1,533.94 = 639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.66/1,533.94 = 639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.66x = 1,533.94 × 639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.66x = 980,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,985.31/1,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.45

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