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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.07, 1,529.12 and 642.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.07, 1,529.12 and 642.32 is: 886.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.07 : 1,529.12 = 642.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.07/1,529.12 = 642.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.07x = 1,529.12 × 642.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.07x = 982,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,184.36/1,108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.39

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