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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.88, 1,528.38 and 641.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.88, 1,528.38 and 641.86 is: 885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.88 : 1,528.38 = 641.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.88/1,528.38 = 641.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.88x = 1,528.38 × 641.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.88x = 981,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,005.99/1,107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.48

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