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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.32, 1,529.36 and 642.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.32, 1,529.36 and 642.48 is: 886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.32 : 1,529.36 = 642.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.32/1,529.36 = 642.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.32x = 1,529.36 × 642.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.32x = 982,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,583.21/1,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.55

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