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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.68, 1,525.86 and 640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.68, 1,525.86 and 640.20 is: 883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.68 : 1,525.86 = 640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.68/1,525.86 = 640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.68x = 1,525.86 × 640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.68x = 976,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,855.57/1,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.49

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