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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.16, 1,525.98 and 640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.16, 1,525.98 and 640.14 is: 883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.16 : 1,525.98 = 640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.16/1,525.98 = 640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.16x = 1,525.98 × 640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.16x = 976,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,840.84/1,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.09

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