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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108, 1,529.13 and 642.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108, 1,529.13 and 642.25 is: 886.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108 : 1,529.13 = 642.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108/1,529.13 = 642.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108x = 1,529.13 × 642.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108x = 982,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,083.74/1,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.36

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