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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.88, 1,530.45 and 643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.88, 1,530.45 and 643.13 is: 887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.88 : 1,530.45 = 643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.88/1,530.45 = 643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.88x = 1,530.45 × 643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.88x = 984,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,270.66/1,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.63

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