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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.50, 1,527.03 and 640.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.50, 1,527.03 and 640.78 is: 884.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.50 : 1,527.03 = 640.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.50/1,527.03 = 640.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.50x = 1,527.03 × 640.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.50x = 978,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,490.28/1,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.31

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