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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.06, 1,529.33 and 642.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.06, 1,529.33 and 642.31 is: 886.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.06 : 1,529.33 = 642.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.06/1,529.33 = 642.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.06x = 1,529.33 × 642.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.06x = 982,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,303.95/1,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.51

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