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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.56, 1,530.02 and 642.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.56, 1,530.02 and 642.81 is: 887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.56 : 1,530.02 = 642.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.56/1,530.02 = 642.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.56x = 1,530.02 × 642.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.56x = 983,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,512.16/1,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.20

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