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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.37, 1,494.08 and 640.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.37, 1,494.08 and 640.43 is: 884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.37 : 1,494.08 = 640.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.37/1,494.08 = 640.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.37x = 1,494.08 × 640.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.37x = 956,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,853.65/1,082.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.04

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