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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.68, 1,529.82 and 642.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.68, 1,529.82 and 642.84 is: 887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.68 : 1,529.82 = 642.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.68/1,529.82 = 642.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.68x = 1,529.82 × 642.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.68x = 983,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,429.49/1,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.03

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