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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.20, 1,530.36 and 643.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.20, 1,530.36 and 643.48 is: 887.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.20 : 1,530.36 = 643.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.20/1,530.36 = 643.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.20x = 1,530.36 × 643.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.20x = 984,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,756.05/1,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.81

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