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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.62, 1,530.09 and 642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.62, 1,530.09 and 642.90 is: 887.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.62 : 1,530.09 = 642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.62/1,530.09 = 642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.62x = 1,530.09 × 642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.62x = 983,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,694.86/1,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.31

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