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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.64, 1,531.06 and 643.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.64, 1,531.06 and 643.62 is: 888.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.64 : 1,531.06 = 643.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.64/1,531.06 = 643.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.64x = 1,531.06 × 643.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.64x = 985,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,420.84/1,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.05

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