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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.66, 1,534.10 and 639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.66, 1,534.10 and 639.58 is: 882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.66 : 1,534.10 = 639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.66/1,534.10 = 639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.66x = 1,534.10 × 639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.66x = 981,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,179.68/1,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.63

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