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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.23, 1,493.67 and 640.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.23, 1,493.67 and 640.35 is: 883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.23 : 1,493.67 = 640.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.23/1,493.67 = 640.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.23x = 1,493.67 × 640.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.23x = 956,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,471.58/1,082.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.80

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