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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.14, 1,493.31 and 640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.14, 1,493.31 and 640.06 is: 883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.14 : 1,493.31 = 640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.14/1,493.31 = 640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.14x = 1,493.31 × 640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.14x = 955,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,808.00/1,082.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.26

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