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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.75, 1,527.32 and 641.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.75, 1,527.32 and 641.03 is: 884.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.75 : 1,527.32 = 641.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.75/1,527.32 = 641.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.75x = 1,527.32 × 641.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.75x = 979,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,054.73/1,106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.62

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