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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.27, 1,493.42 and 640.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.27, 1,493.42 and 640.09 is: 883.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.27 : 1,493.42 = 640.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.27/1,493.42 = 640.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.27x = 1,493.42 × 640.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.27x = 955,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,917.34/1,082.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.25

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