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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.52, 1,529.74 and 642.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.52, 1,529.74 and 642.76 is: 887.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.52 : 1,529.74 = 642.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.52/1,529.74 = 642.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.52x = 1,529.74 × 642.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.52x = 983,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,255.68/1,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.00

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