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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.25, 1,529.39 and 642.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.25, 1,529.39 and 642.53 is: 886.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.25 : 1,529.39 = 642.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.25/1,529.39 = 642.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.25x = 1,529.39 × 642.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.25x = 982,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,678.96/1,108.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.69

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