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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.48, 1,529.88 and 642.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.48, 1,529.88 and 642.88 is: 887.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.48 : 1,529.88 = 642.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.48/1,529.88 = 642.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.48x = 1,529.88 × 642.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.48x = 983,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,529.25/1,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.28

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