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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.89, 1,530.33 and 643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.89, 1,530.33 and 643.14 is: 887.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.89 : 1,530.33 = 643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.89/1,530.33 = 643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.89x = 1,530.33 × 643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.89x = 984,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,216.44/1,108.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.57

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