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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.68, 1,527.24 and 641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.68, 1,527.24 and 641.20 is: 884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.68 : 1,527.24 = 641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.68/1,527.24 = 641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.68x = 1,527.24 × 641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.68x = 979,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,266.29/1,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.87

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