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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.06, 1,493.27 and 639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.06, 1,493.27 and 639.80 is: 882.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.06 : 1,493.27 = 639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.06/1,493.27 = 639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.06x = 1,493.27 × 639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.06x = 955,388.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,388.28/1,082.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.94

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