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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.35, 1,493.44 and 640.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.35, 1,493.44 and 640.36 is: 883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.35 : 1,493.44 = 640.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.35/1,493.44 = 640.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.35x = 1,493.44 × 640.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.35x = 956,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,339.24/1,082.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.58

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