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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.75, 1,528.90 and 642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.75, 1,528.90 and 642 is: 886.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.75 : 1,528.90 = 642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.75/1,528.90 = 642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.75x = 1,528.90 × 642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.75x = 981,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,553.80/1,107.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.08

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