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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.83, 1,533.83 and 639.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.83, 1,533.83 and 639.61 is: 882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.83 : 1,533.83 = 639.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.83/1,533.83 = 639.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.83x = 1,533.83 × 639.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.83x = 981,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,053.01/1,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.38

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