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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.43, 1,527.91 and 641.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.43, 1,527.91 and 641.59 is: 885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.43 : 1,527.91 = 641.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.43/1,527.91 = 641.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.43x = 1,527.91 × 641.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.43x = 980,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,291.78/1,107.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.20

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