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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.34, 1,527.96 and 641.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.34, 1,527.96 and 641.50 is: 885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.34 : 1,527.96 = 641.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.34/1,527.96 = 641.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.34x = 1,527.96 × 641.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.34x = 980,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,186.34/1,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.17

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