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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.72, 1,530.28 and 643.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.72, 1,530.28 and 643.04 is: 887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.72 : 1,530.28 = 643.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.72/1,530.28 = 643.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.72x = 1,530.28 × 643.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.72x = 984,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,031.25/1,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.54

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