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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.74, 1,492.98 and 640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.74, 1,492.98 and 640.02 is: 883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.74 : 1,492.98 = 640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.74/1,492.98 = 640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.74x = 1,492.98 × 640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.74x = 955,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,537.06/1,081.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.33

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