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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.94, 1,526.13 and 640.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.94, 1,526.13 and 640.34 is: 883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.94 : 1,526.13 = 640.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.94/1,526.13 = 640.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.94x = 1,526.13 × 640.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.94x = 977,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,242.08/1,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.63

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