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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.40, 1,493.28 and 640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.40, 1,493.28 and 640.14 is: 883.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.40 : 1,493.28 = 640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.40/1,493.28 = 640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.40x = 1,493.28 × 640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.40x = 955,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,908.26/1,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.14

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