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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.59, 1,526.92 and 640.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.59, 1,526.92 and 640.75 is: 884.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.59 : 1,526.92 = 640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.59/1,526.92 = 640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.59x = 1,526.92 × 640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.59x = 978,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,373.99/1,106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.13

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