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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.94, 1,529.91 and 643.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.94, 1,529.91 and 643.10 is: 887.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.94 : 1,529.91 = 643.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.94/1,529.91 = 643.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.94x = 1,529.91 × 643.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.94x = 983,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,885.12/1,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.23

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