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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.34, 1,493.54 and 640.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.34, 1,493.54 and 640.17 is: 883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.34 : 1,493.54 = 640.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.34/1,493.54 = 640.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.34x = 1,493.54 × 640.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.34x = 956,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,116.30/1,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.38

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