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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.48, 1,531.26 and 643.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.48, 1,531.26 and 643.88 is: 888.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.48 : 1,531.26 = 643.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.48/1,531.26 = 643.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.48x = 1,531.26 × 643.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.48x = 985,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,947.69/1,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.66

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